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CE53 KYT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 138,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake pipes under chassis cleaned and greased

Pass 5 Jul 2016 134,194 miles

front brake pipes under chassis corroded

slight smoke under acceleration

Pass 20 Sep 2015 129,821 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,672 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 120,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,377 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,202 miles

nearside front brake pipe under chassis corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted to outer sills

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2009 64,059 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2008 52,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing.

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

slight imbalance rear brakes.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,178 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2006 25,824 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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CE53 KYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE53 KYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE53 KYT registered?

CE53 KYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CE53 KYT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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