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CK52 CZO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,307 mi
Last recorded163,307 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 CZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 163,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 162,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 130,015 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,288 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

Headlamp converters fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 122,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear flexie hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2015 113,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to offside rear flexie hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,521 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp image poor

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

wiring insecure in boot

Fail 23 Nov 2012 89,517 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

headlamp image poor

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

wiring insecure in boot

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 79,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,805 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Steering wheel grip handle has a cover over it?

Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,376 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Steering wheel grip handle has a cover over it?

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,818 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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CK52 CZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CK52 CZO, 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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CK52 CZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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