VAUXHALL ASTRA KG53YCY has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 142,563 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 15:04.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 16th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

KG53YCY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 2026142,563 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 2025142,561 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre And Rear Boxes Have Large Holes (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202416TH SEPTEMBER 2025141,150 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi And Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 202316TH SEPTEMBER 2024139,042 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202216TH SEPTEMBER 2023135,678 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Both Split (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 202116TH SEPTEMBER 2022131,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front Badly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamps Need Polishing
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202016TH SEPTEMBER 2021127,938 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Box Blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Almost Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Headlamps Need Polishing
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201916TH SEPTEMBER 2020123,705 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material From Flexi Hose To Front,is Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamps Need Polishing
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Shock Top Mount Has Lots Of Play.. (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201816TH SEPTEMBER 2019120,084 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output And Offside (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED24TH AUGUST 2018120,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output And Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded And Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201716TH SEPTEMBER 2018115,762 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded & Offside (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Next To Fuel Filter (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED18TH AUGUST 2017115,759 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded & Offside (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Next To Fuel Filter (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201616TH SEPTEMBER 2017111,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 2016111,899 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201516TH SEPTEMBER 2016106,885 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Corroded.
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2015106,881 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Corroded.
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201416TH SEPTEMBER 2015102,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED19TH AUGUST 2014102,424 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201316TH SEPTEMBER 201498,049 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201216TH SEPTEMBER 201393,602 MI
FAILED31ST AUGUST 201293,602 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201116TH SEPTEMBER 201288,331 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201016TH SEPTEMBER 201181,661 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 200916TH SEPTEMBER 201074,964 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 200816TH SEPTEMBER 200960,461 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 200716TH SEPTEMBER 200848,192 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 200617TH OCTOBER 200736,452 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KG53YCY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

KG53YCY MOT Comments

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KG53YCY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 142,563 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,480 miles

KG53YCY FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration KG53YCY was manufactured on Friday 17th October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 142,563 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 6,480 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KG53YCY has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 29 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does KG53YCY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 KG53YCY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KG53YCY Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 KG53YCY does have Tax. Read more

When does KG53YCY Tax expire?

The current Tax for KG53YCY will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does KG53YCY MOT expire?

The current MOT for KG53YCY will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 16th September 2026. Read more

When did KG53YCY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KG53YCY was on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 15:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KG53YCY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for KG53YCY we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has KG53YCY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for KG53YCY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KG53YCY?

KG53YCY is registered as a 2003 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has KG53YCY done?

The odometer reading for KG53YCY at the last MOT in September 2025 was 142,563 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,480 miles per year. Read more

How old is KG53YCY?

The vehicle KG53YCY was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th October 2003. Read more

What colour is KG53YCY?

The official colour of KG53YCY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does KG53YCY have?

KG53YCY has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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