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KD53 SYO

2003 Vauxhall Astra Active

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,172 mi
Last recorded54,172 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 SYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Active
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,172 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,530 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 49,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 20,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 19,289 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 18,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 14,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 11,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,172 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 11,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 10,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 10,205 miles

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,841 miles

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,194 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 8,246 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 7,804 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 6,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 4,336 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 2,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 1,605 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra Active?

Based on 5,588 MOT tests across 1,148 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
5,319
Miles/Year
1,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Registration plate lamp not working 2
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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KD53 SYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra Active in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra Active fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KD53 SYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was KD53 SYO registered?

KD53 SYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra Active, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is KD53 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD53 SYO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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