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CE53 UYK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,708 mi
Last recorded27,708 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 27,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 27,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocka absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocka absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,452 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,742 miles

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

Nearside slight dampness from rack gaitor

Fail 21 Aug 2017 23,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside slight dampness from rack gaitor

Pass 22 Aug 2016 22,196 miles

outer covering of rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,944 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 18,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres on vehicle low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,219 miles

all 4 tyres on vehicle worn on outer tread patterns

flakey corrosion on back exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,593 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,231 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,712 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,414 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 UYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

CE53 UYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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