# KC53CLX — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53CLX is a Red VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1389cc), first registered 2003-12-15. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53CLX — 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 | KC53CLX |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1389cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-15 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-10-21 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 61.11%
- Total defects recorded: 49

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-21 14:28:02 | PASSED | 104,914 MI | 2017-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-15 09:47:45 | FAILED | 104,841 MI | — |
| 2015-10-22 07:15:00 | PASSED | 102,510 MI | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-17 09:25:44 | FAILED | 102,465 MI | — |
| 2014-10-20 13:08:12 | PASSED | 99,173 MI | 2015-10-19 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-18 10:46:12 | FAILED | 99,159 MI | — |
| 2013-10-04 15:16:38 | PASSED | 93,903 MI | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-03 09:31:59 | FAILED | 93,869 MI | — |
| 2012-10-10 18:39:42 | PASSED | 89,022 MI | 2013-10-14 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-15 15:55:03 | PASSED | 83,264 MI | 2012-10-14 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-24 15:33:19 | PASSED | 82,470 MI | 2012-08-27 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-19 12:54:40 | FAILED | 82,372 MI | — |
| 2010-08-17 12:33:12 | PASSED | 77,149 MI | 2011-08-27 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-14 10:41:11 | FAILED | 77,149 MI | — |
| 2009-08-28 09:55:51 | PASSED | 70,371 MI | 2010-08-27 00:00:00 |
| 2009-08-28 09:55:51 | FAILED | 70,371 MI | — |
| 2008-08-19 12:14:35 | PASSED | 59,651 MI | 2009-08-18 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-27 12:36:26 | PASSED | 30,251 MI | 2007-12-26 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-10-15 09:47:45 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

**2015-10-17 09:25:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: headlamp lenses deteriorated
- FAIL: Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2014-10-18 10:46:12 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: engine coolant low

**2013-10-04 15:16:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2013-10-03 09:31:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FAIL: Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2012-10-10 18:39:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2011-08-19 12:54:40 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
- FAIL: Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FAIL: Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre cracked and close to limit

**2010-08-17 12:33:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: sill covers fitted
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2010-08-14 10:41:11 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: sill covers fitted
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2009-08-28 09:55:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2009-08-28 09:55:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2008-08-19 12:14:35 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: rear box corroded not blowing

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CLX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CLX. 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 2026-07-28.
