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DG53 KGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,181 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 82,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 68,984 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 68,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 60,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,004 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,684 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 27,721 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,528 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 KGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 KGZ registered?

DG53 KGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DG53 KGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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