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CK03 SFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 125,708 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,582 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 121,582 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 115,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 115,027 miles

Drivers door seal damaged.

Inter silencer rear mounting rubber split.

Knock from steering column area.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

N/s dip beam pattern weak.

N/s headlamp milky.

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r lamp lense cracked and taped up.

Slight wear/play n/s/f anti roll bar link rod.

Various engine oil leaks.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 115,027 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

N/s dip beam pattern weak.

N/s headlamp milky.

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Drivers door seal damaged.

Inter silencer rear mounting rubber split.

Knock from steering column area.

Long handbrake travel.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

O/s door mirror outer housing missing.

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r lamp lense cracked and taped up.

Slight wear/play n/s/f anti roll bar link rod.

Various engine oil leaks.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,828 miles

Front wipers smear

Knock from steering column area

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Rear wiper split and smears

Fail 3 Dec 2013 111,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers smear

Knock from steering column area

O/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Rear wiper split and smears

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,733 miles

Engine oil leak (Upper n/s of engine)

N/s/r tyre outer side wall scrubbed

Fail 21 Nov 2012 106,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil leak (Upper n/s of engine)

N/s/r tyre outer side wall scrubbed

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,383 miles

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2011 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

*Play/wear o/s/f track rod end

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

O/s/f tyre near legal limit

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

Signs of n/s/f coil spring rubbing against inner wheel arch on lock to lock check

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,314 miles

front wipers smear

inter and rear silencers corroded

o/s/r tyre rotation running wrong way

rear wiper smears

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,298 miles

eng. noise/rattle-----poss.waterpump/rotatingjocky wheel---? ? ?

Fail 11 Sep 2009 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 73,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,058 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 62,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,734 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 SFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SFN, 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 SFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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