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DG53 KGP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,308 mi
Last recorded94,308 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 94,308 miles

The front brake imbalance is 34% which would suggest that service is required

The nearside and offside headlight dipped beam images are deteriorated

The nearside and offside headlight lenses are deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2020 94,225 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front and centre exhaust sections corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake disc scored

The front brake imbalance is 34% which would suggest that service is required

The nearside and offside headlight lenses are deteriorated

The rear service brake imbalance is 30% which would suggest that service is required

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,828 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)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded running from front to back in securing clips and splitting off to both sides rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear middle belt (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going under body arch and to offside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,821 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 64,821 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 50,371 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

unable to test emmissions due to condition of exhaust system,exhaust detatched from front section.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,751 miles

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

main beam pattern incorrect

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,462 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,462 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

service warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bottom part of aircon radiator broken off

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,748 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 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KGP, 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 KGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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