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KC53CHO
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1389cc
General Information
- Registration KC53CHO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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- Expires 14 Dec 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,942 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Outer sills covered
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Outer sills covered
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,608 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Outer sills covered
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,119 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,599 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,056 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres perished
- Outer sills covered
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,717 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres perished
- Outer sills covered
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,948 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear tyres perished
- Outer sills covered
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
10 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 919,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer sills covered
- Rear tyres perished
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,590 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer sills covered
- Front tyres close to limit, stepped tread
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,096 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Mirror damaged
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Both front top mounts have slight play
- Both front tyres worn on edges
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,065 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
12 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,435 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016 8 Dec 20157 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust very rusty
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,395 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,133 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,699 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,699 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,252 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 1 Dec 201129 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,889 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011 29 Nov 201029 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
12 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,669 MI
12 Dec 200912 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,669 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010 12 Dec 20098 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,393 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
13 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,439 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,936 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007 22 Nov 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
KC53CHO was registered on 2003-12-12
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