# KC53CLF — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53CLF is a Blue VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1389cc), first registered 2003-12-12. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53CLF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KC53CLF |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1389cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-12 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-12-13 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 21
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 90

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-25 12:30:05 | PASSED | 138,669 MI | 2020-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2018-12-14 13:42:31 | PASSED | 134,571 MI | 2019-12-13 00:00:00 |
| 2018-12-14 11:22:25 | FAILED | 134,571 MI | — |
| 2018-12-05 10:21:18 | FAILED | 134,518 MI | — |
| 2017-11-30 13:00:34 | PASSED | 128,000 MI | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-06 15:01:06 | PASSED | 119,369 MI | 2017-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-06 09:26:10 | FAILED | 119,368 MI | — |
| 2015-12-02 11:55:54 | PASSED | 115,203 MI | 2016-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-08 13:30:25 | PASSED | 112,790 MI | 2015-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-09 16:35:30 | PASSED | 110,462 MI | 2014-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-09 09:30:48 | FAILED | 110,462 MI | — |
| 2012-12-03 15:32:33 | PASSED | 101,593 MI | 2013-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-03 10:03:58 | FAILED | 101,593 MI | — |
| 2011-12-06 12:59:51 | PASSED | 91,290 MI | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-06 13:46:20 | PASSED | 81,487 MI | 2011-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-06 10:08:09 | FAILED | 81,486 MI | — |
| 2009-12-07 09:05:21 | PASSED | 71,417 MI | 2010-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-08 09:26:51 | PASSED | 60,722 MI | 2009-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-03 14:26:35 | PASSED | 48,696 MI | 2008-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-13 14:38:06 | PASSED | 33,231 MI | 2007-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-07 13:30:51 | FAILED | 32,843 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-11-25 12:30:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- MINOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2018-12-14 13:42:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside headlight is loose
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2018-12-14 11:22:25 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside headlight is loose
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2018-12-05 10:21:18 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: some play n/s/f top suspension mounting
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MINOR: Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2016-12-06 15:01:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: parking brake efficiency only just met 16%
- ADVISORY: nearside rear tyre perished and cracked
- ADVISORY: front subframe slightly corroded
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

**2016-12-06 09:26:10 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: front subframe slightly corroded
- ADVISORY: nearside rear tyre perished and cracked
- ADVISORY: parking brake efficiency only just met 16%
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2015-12-02 11:55:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met - 20%
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: front subframe slightly corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

**2014-12-08 13:30:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

**2013-12-09 09:30:48 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre worn close to limit and cuts in tread not exposing ply or cords at time of test
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre worn close to limit and heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

**2012-12-03 10:03:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

**2011-12-06 12:59:51 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: slight play in top mounts n/s/f
- USER ENTERED: both front metal brake pipes corroded
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre cracked and perished
- USER ENTERED: n/s drive shaft gaiter damp
- USER ENTERED: centre front exhaust rubber both mssing

**2010-12-06 13:46:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre cracked and perished

**2010-12-06 10:08:09 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre cracked and perished

**2008-12-08 09:26:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2007-12-03 14:26:35 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust box corroded

**2006-12-07 13:30:51 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: plastic seal covers fitted † †n/s/r tyre low on outer egde

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CLF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CLF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-27.
