# KC53CSV — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53CSV is a Silver VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1389cc), first registered 2003-12-15. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53CSV — 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 | KC53CSV |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1389cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-15 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-12-15 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 70%
- Total defects recorded: 50

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-16 14:50:35 | PASSED | 95,190 MI | 2020-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2019-12-12 11:07:41 | FAILED | 95,185 MI | — |
| 2018-12-03 15:21:49 | PASSED | 87,913 MI | 2019-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2018-12-03 09:32:08 | FAILED | 87,913 MI | — |
| 2017-12-02 09:41:35 | PASSED | 82,156 MI | 2018-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-03 10:15:46 | PASSED | 78,239 MI | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2015-12-07 15:59:40 | PASSED | 75,340 MI | 2016-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2015-12-05 09:34:23 | FAILED | 75,340 MI | — |
| 2014-12-06 10:53:46 | PASSED | 71,833 MI | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-11 15:44:17 | PASSED | 68,331 MI | 2014-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-11 11:17:24 | FAILED | 111,977 MI | — |
| 2013-12-11 10:23:12 | FAILED | 68,331 MI | — |
| 2012-12-08 11:51:33 | PASSED | 64,978 MI | 2013-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2012-12-08 09:53:46 | FAILED | 64,978 MI | — |
| 2011-12-10 11:09:49 | PASSED | 61,715 MI | 2012-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-04 10:09:41 | PASSED | 55,285 MI | 2011-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-21 11:00:12 | PASSED | 54,932 MI | 2010-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-10 10:49:17 | PASSED | 51,629 MI | 2009-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-13 10:19:51 | PASSED | 42,308 MI | 2008-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-25 11:54:34 | PASSED | 33,311 MI | 2007-12-15 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-12-16 14:50:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has some play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2019-12-12 11:07:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has some play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2018-12-03 15:21:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: inspection light on
- ADVISORY: engine oil level low
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Front Gearbox mounting defective split ()

**2018-12-03 09:32:08 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: inspection light on
- ADVISORY: engine oil level low
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Front Gearbox mounting defective split ()
- MAJOR: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2015-12-05 09:34:23 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

**2013-12-11 11:17:24 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.0)
- FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2013-12-11 10:23:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: slight wear in front tops

**2012-12-08 11:51:33 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Both rear tyres starting to age crack
- USER ENTERED: Exhaust flange at rear corroded

**2012-12-08 09:53:46 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Exhaust flange at rear corroded
- USER ENTERED: Both rear tyres starting to age crack

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CSV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CSV. 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 2026-07-22.
