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DG53 KCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,417 mi
Last recorded134,417 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 134,417 miles

Both rear tyres are close to legal limit

Brake pipes are corroding

Exhaust has minor gas leaks & is corroded

Long crack on the windscreen outside the swept zone

both rear Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casings

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2018 134,417 miles

Both rear tyres are close to legal limit

Brake pipes are corroding

Exhaust has minor gas leaks & is corroded

Long crack on the windscreen outside the swept zone

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

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

both rear Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casings

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2017 130,300 miles

Brake pipes are corroding

Exhaust has minor gas leaks & is corroded

Long crack on the windscreen outside the swept zone

Rear brakes & Hand brake just minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casings

front & Rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides

Fail 18 Feb 2017 130,300 miles

Brake pipes are corroding

Exhaust has minor gas leaks & is corroded

Long crack on the windscreen outside the swept zone

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

Rear brakes & Hand brake just minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casings

front & Rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides

Pass 26 Aug 2015 127,423 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 127,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 119,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 119,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,168 miles

Centre Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 84,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,286 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 61,286 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,460 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 51,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil low

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,293 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,414 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 29,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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