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DG53 KFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

lower engine mounting perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread grooves

surface corrosion noted on underside and rear axle

Pass 26 Feb 2020

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019

front sub frame and exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front sub frame and exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,959 miles

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

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

rear exhaust skin loose

Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust skin loose

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,404 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,530 miles

under body metal brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,530 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under body metal brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,201 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,615 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has lots of cracks around it, but doesn't show any signs of ply or cords. 195/60R15 88H

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,303 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,188 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DG53 KFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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