# KC53CTE — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check KC53CTE 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 KC53CTE — 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 | KC53CTE | | 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: 2019-12-16 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 20 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 65% - Total defects recorded: 56 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-12-17 14:09:51 | PASSED | 116,024 MI | 2019-12-16 00:00:00 | | 2018-12-17 14:09:50 | FAILED | 116,024 MI | — | | 2017-10-25 07:54:31 | PASSED | 107,396 MI | 2018-11-09 00:00:00 | | 2017-10-24 08:18:40 | FAILED | 107,396 MI | — | | 2016-10-22 08:58:46 | PASSED | 100,400 MI | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 | | 2016-10-22 08:58:45 | FAILED | 100,400 MI | — | | 2015-10-26 10:35:51 | PASSED | 93,192 MI | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-10 08:49:03 | PASSED | 90,448 MI | 2015-11-09 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-08 15:15:08 | FAILED | 90,448 MI | — | | 2013-11-08 14:41:48 | PASSED | 80,344 MI | 2014-11-09 00:00:00 | | 2012-11-03 08:55:28 | PASSED | 69,790 MI | 2013-11-09 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-10 09:53:39 | PASSED | 59,698 MI | 2012-11-09 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-10 09:53:39 | FAILED | 59,698 MI | — | | 2011-01-12 14:49:18 | PASSED | 55,113 MI | 2012-01-31 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-12 14:49:18 | FAILED | 55,113 MI | — | | 2010-01-13 12:33:04 | PASSED | 47,891 MI | 2011-01-31 00:00:00 | | 2009-01-28 12:46:51 | PASSED | 41,140 MI | 2010-01-31 00:00:00 | | 2009-01-28 12:46:51 | FAILED | 41,140 MI | — | | 2008-01-23 14:19:17 | PASSED | 33,678 MI | 2009-01-31 00:00:00 | | 2007-02-01 10:30:05 | PASSED | 27,143 MI | 2008-01-31 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2018-12-17 14:09:51 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) **2018-12-17 14:09:50 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - PRS: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) **2017-10-25 07:54:31 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: rear exhaust heat shield insecure **2017-10-24 08:18:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: rear exhaust heat shield insecure - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) **2016-10-22 08:58:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) **2016-10-22 08:58:45 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - PRS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2015-10-26 10:35:51 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a) **2014-11-10 08:49:03 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: exhaust corrosion - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay **2014-11-08 15:15:08 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: exhaust corrosion - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2013-11-08 14:41:48 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: rear tyres slight perishing **2011-11-10 09:53:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2011-11-10 09:53:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - PRS: Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a) **2011-01-12 14:49:18 (FAILED)** - PRS: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) **2010-01-13 12:33:04 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge **2009-01-28 12:46:51 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) **2007-02-01 10:30:05 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53CTE is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53CTE. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.