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CK03 HTL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,155 mi
Last recorded129,155 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 HTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 129,155 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2012 129,155 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,086 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST FLANGE VERY BADLY CORRODED

ENGINE NOISEY

NO BACKING TO NEARSIDE MIRROR

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS

Fail 29 Jun 2011 118,086 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST FLANGE VERY BADLY CORRODED

ENGINE LIGHT ON

ENGINE NOISEY

NO BACKING TO NEARSIDE MIRROR

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 86,933 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 86,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 40,245 miles

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

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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CK03 HTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK03 HTL, 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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CK03 HTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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