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KC53CTK
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1389cc
General Information
- Registration KC53CTK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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- Expires 06 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,716 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,103 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,890 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,890 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,852 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 57,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,935 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
20 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,320 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting has slight movement
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,371 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019 16 Jul 201828 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,131 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018 28 Jul 20177 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,597 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017 7 Jul 20166 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,414 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 9 Jul 201512 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,599 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,787 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 17 Jul 201313 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,645 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2013 13 Jul 201213 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,813 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,629 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,568 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2010 14 Jul 20098 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,920 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2009 8 Jul 20088 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,881 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2008 8 Jan 2007You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
KC53CTK was registered on 2003-12-15
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