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CK03 HVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,453 mi
Last recorded131,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 HVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 131,453 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn appears cracked recommend further investigation (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 127,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 118,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 114,284 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 109,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 103,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 95,636 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 95,616 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,760 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 89,751 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,434 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,280 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded outer skin peeling

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,599 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 43,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,301 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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CK03 HVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CK03 HVG, 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 HVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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