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DV53 KGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

191,111 mi
Last recorded191,111 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 191,111 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 191,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 190,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested rear box missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo flange broke in half (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box missing

Fail 17 Jan 2015 170,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 170,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 156,850 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 156,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre ext. sound proofing loose

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear and surface rust on discs

lower part of front bumper loose

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f plastic inner wing damaged and loose

n/s/r 175/14 n.s/f o/s/f o/s/r 195/16

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

o/s/r shocker dust cover loose

odd road wheel fitted n/s/r

one horn push damaged

plastic covers fitted over sils

rear wiper arm ect. missing

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 149,065 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 142,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 142,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 128,325 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 128,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 101,245 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,745 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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DV53 KGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DV53 KGX, 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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DV53 KGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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