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DG53 KDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,186 mi
Last recorded62,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 62,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,842 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,957 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 55,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 53,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,269 miles

Backbox corroded

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Backbox corroded

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,968 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting due for replacement.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,002 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 20,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,557 miles

offside and nearside headlamps poor beam pattern

Fail 19 Sep 2006 15,485 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 15,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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