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DV53 KHP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,215 miles

advise damage on rear end behind bummper

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

advise damage on rear end behind bummper

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,639 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

no emission test due to damaged exhaust

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,353 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,609 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep age cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 18 Dec 2013 80,609 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep age cracks in both rear tyres

front wiper blades torn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,034 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 66,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,518 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,833 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 43,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,806 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,189 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 KHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KHP, 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 KHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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