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CK03 LZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,933 mi
Last recorded70,933 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,933 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195 60 15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt recieiver working intermittently.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 53,685 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 36,649 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 36,159 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,661 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 34,645 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leek (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 131,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,831 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2019 31,815 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 30,228 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 16 May 2017 27,124 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 27,124 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 25,471 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2015 23,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,948 miles

both rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 18,526 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 18,499 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 15,933 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 15,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 15,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 7,723 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 LZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LZG, 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 CK03 LZG registered?

CK03 LZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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