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DG53 KCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,818 mi
Last recorded74,818 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,818 miles

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

mirror glass

oil leak

sill covers

Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,816 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

mirror glass

oil leak

sill covers

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,384 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear shockers deteriorated/corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear shockers deteriorated/corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear coilsprings corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,784 miles

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

management light on.

slight damage to nearside front tyre.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

management light on.

slight damage to nearside front tyre.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,271 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 KCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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