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DG53 KBV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,032 mi
Last recorded62,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 62,032 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output off side (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,647 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,001 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR door/arch damaged

OSR exhaust silencer rubber mounting deficient

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,372 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking / Perished

Centre and Rear Exhaust Corroded

NSF Tyre Bald On Outer Edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust Mount Detacthed But Exhaust Secure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both Rear Tyres Cracking / Perished

Centre and Rear Exhaust Corroded

NSF Tyre Bald On Outer Edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust Mount Detacthed But Exhaust Secure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OSR Tyre Cracking / Perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,343 miles

exhaust system corroded

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 36,341 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,858 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,478 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DG53 KBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG53 KBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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