Vauxhall Astra
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,686 cc
VN53 KFPMOT history
VN53 KFP is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,538 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 179,538 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
VN53 KFP was last recorded at 179,538 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 173,825 miles · 22 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,713 miles
- Average per year
- 7,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,538 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,538 miles (+5,713)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 179,538 miles
- Test number
- 184901971040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass173,825 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 173,825 miles
- Test number
- 934823863167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail173,809 miles (+4,568)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,809 miles
- Test number
- 364891188916
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass169,241 miles (+4,847)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 169,241 miles
- Test number
- 894981994003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass164,394 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 164,394 miles
- Test number
- 700792804470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail164,390 miles (+1,053)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,390 miles
- Test number
- 846735545016
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator Leaking on Drain Tap
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Top Coolant Hose Leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,337 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 163,337 miles
- Test number
- 889917120902
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail163,335 miles (+2,650)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,335 miles
- Test number
- 988654648413
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,685 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 160,685 miles
- Test number
- 141513296455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,682 miles (+412)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,682 miles
- Test number
- 604968550805
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Main Front To Rear Brake Pipe To Rear Compensator Valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mounting Broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,270 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 160,270 miles
- Test number
- 133436263234
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,872 miles (+4,456)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 154,872 miles
- Test number
- 557736059119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,416 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 150,416 miles
- Test number
- 194934844055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass147,278 miles (+3,241)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 147,278 miles
- Test number
- 466846855196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,037 miles (+4,159)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 144,037 miles
- Test number
- 656384954172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,878 miles (+5,325)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 139,878 miles
- Test number
- 276219063105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 134,553 miles
- Test number
- 479759042173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,549 miles (+10,969)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,549 miles
- Test number
- 869959842149
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass123,580 miles (+6,476)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 123,580 miles
- Test number
- 549614851191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,104 miles (+11,707)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 117,104 miles
- Test number
- 861780420141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,397 miles (+16,787)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 105,397 miles
- Test number
- 293461349184
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront brake imbalance 23%
- NoteOsf tyre wearing low on edge recommend change
- NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
Pass88,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 88,610 miles
- Test number
- 911454348199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,610 miles (+19,930)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,610 miles
- Test number
- 442584048199
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass68,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 68,680 miles
- Test number
- 673374147105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,680 miles (+19,720)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,680 miles
- Test number
- 334944347142
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NotePads worn
- NoteSlight judder on brake pedal.
Pass48,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 48,960 miles
- Test number
- 291998786119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 48,960 miles
- Test number
- 280798486466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VN53 KFP
- When is the MOT due on VN53 KFP?
- The MOT on VN53 KFP expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has VN53 KFP done?
- VN53 KFP was recorded at 179,538 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
- Has VN53 KFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VN53 KFP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on VN53 KFP ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on VN53 KFP find?
- VN53 KFP passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side section; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.