# KC53HCJ — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KC53HCJ is a Silver VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2004-02-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KC53HCJ — 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 | KC53HCJ |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2004-02-23 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2015-04-29 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 10
- Passes: 8
- Fails: 2
- Pass rate: 80%
- Total defects recorded: 33

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-30 15:05:43 | PASSED | 80,658 MI | 2015-04-29 00:00:00 |
| 2013-04-27 09:21:03 | PASSED | 42,235 MI | 2014-04-26 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-11 09:54:47 | PASSED | 32,938 MI | 2013-04-19 00:00:00 |
| 2011-04-20 09:37:49 | PASSED | 30,482 MI | 2012-04-19 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-24 12:22:28 | PASSED | 27,135 MI | 2011-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2009-02-11 12:42:03 | FAILED | 23,432 MI | — |
| 2009-02-11 12:42:03 | PASSED | 23,432 MI | 2010-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-22 15:50:53 | PASSED | 19,436 MI | 2009-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-21 14:28:11 | FAILED | 19,394 MI | — |
| 2007-02-16 11:06:04 | PASSED | 14,421 MI | 2008-02-23 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2014-04-30 15:05:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2013-04-27 09:21:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

**2012-04-11 09:54:47 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust corroding

**2011-04-20 09:37:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust silencer corroding
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres perishing

**2010-02-24 12:22:28 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- USER ENTERED: rear tyre treads perishing
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f tyre worn on edge

**2009-02-11 12:42:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- USER ENTERED: front brake pads wearing thin

**2009-02-11 12:42:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- USER ENTERED: front brake pads wearing thin

**2008-02-21 14:28:11 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- USER ENTERED: unabl to see front brake pads (wheel trims fitted)
- USER ENTERED: slight front brake inbalance
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f bumper damaged

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KC53HCJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KC53HCJ. 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.