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CE53 YYK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,325 mi
Last recorded132,325 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 132,325 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 132,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,468 miles

EML on

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 120,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,813 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 97,369 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,482 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 83,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,087 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 YYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

CE53 YYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CE53 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YYK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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