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DG53 KBX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,375 mi
Last recorded67,375 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 63,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,878 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,980 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both down car and to rear hoses corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil down - plastic sill covers fitted - near side rear tyre screw in tread

Fail 24 Sep 2018 49,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both down car and to rear hoses corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil down - plastic sill covers fitted - near side rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,639 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 45,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,475 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,199 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 40,199 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipes coated with grease

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,278 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre pressure slightly down

rear brake noise,metal brake pipe corrosion

req's rear wiper blade

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,024 miles

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

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

abs not fitted to car

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,547 miles

exhaust corrosion

off side rear brake light suspect contact

Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corrosion

off side rear brake light suspect contact

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,982 miles

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,525 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 KBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KBX, 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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What year was DG53 KBX registered?

DG53 KBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DG53 KBX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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