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DV53 KUT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,534 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 111,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit and is cut across the tread

Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,143 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit and is cut across the tread

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 86,274 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,940 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 59,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,642 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 KUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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