# KC53CSU — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53CSU is a Silver VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1389cc), first registered 2003-12-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53CSU — 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 | KC53CSU |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1389cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-16 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-10-28 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 61.11%
- Total defects recorded: 60

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-26 16:41:58 | PASSED | 107,229 MI | 2017-10-28 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-20 14:36:10 | FAILED | 107,211 MI | — |
| 2015-10-26 15:52:01 | PASSED | 104,336 MI | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-16 15:49:54 | PASSED | 100,278 MI | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-13 15:46:03 | FAILED | 100,230 MI | — |
| 2013-10-28 11:51:36 | PASSED | 97,513 MI | 2014-10-28 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-23 11:04:55 | FAILED | 97,508 MI | — |
| 2012-10-15 12:12:34 | PASSED | 92,040 MI | 2013-10-28 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-13 09:54:29 | FAILED | 92,023 MI | — |
| 2011-10-29 11:24:12 | PASSED | 80,778 MI | 2012-10-28 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-22 09:31:33 | FAILED | 80,775 MI | — |
| 2010-10-09 12:09:48 | PASSED | 65,835 MI | 2011-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-09 12:09:48 | FAILED | 65,835 MI | — |
| 2009-07-16 09:54:55 | PASSED | 53,737 MI | 2010-07-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-22 15:45:37 | PASSED | 43,068 MI | 2009-05-21 00:00:00 |
| 2008-05-22 14:16:53 | FAILED | 43,068 MI | — |
| 2007-10-05 16:37:01 | PASSED | 37,351 MI | 2008-10-04 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-12 10:59:48 | PASSED | 28,446 MI | 2007-09-11 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-10-26 16:41:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak Oil filter ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front 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)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

**2016-10-20 14:36:10 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front 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)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge
- ADVISORY: Oil leak Oil filter ()
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2015-10-26 15:52:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2014-10-16 15:49:54 (PASSED)**

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

**2014-10-13 15:46:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2013-10-28 11:51:36 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: long parking brake travel
- USER ENTERED: exhaust centre silancer corroded
- USER ENTERED: oil leak
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust rubber missing

**2013-10-23 11:04:55 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust rubber missing
- USER ENTERED: oil leak
- USER ENTERED: long parking brake travel

**2012-10-13 09:54:29 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2011-10-22 09:31:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2010-10-09 12:09:48 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2009-07-16 09:54:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2008-05-22 14:16:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CSU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CSU. 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 2026-07-24.