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DG53 KHD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,367 miles

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

Corrosion to rear beam axle

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front, lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.54 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline, corroded and grease applied (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear coil spring incorrectly fitted, upside down

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 101,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

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

Corrosion to rear beam axle

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front, lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.54 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline, corroded and grease applied (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear coil spring incorrectly fitted, upside down

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 98,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure one rubber missing and one rubber excessive split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,710 miles

engine covers fitted

slight blow on exhaust, front to mid-pipe joint

Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sill covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,569 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,424 miles

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

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)

back box corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,761 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,077 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,126 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 KHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KHD, 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 KHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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