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CK52 FTE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,213 mi
Last recorded120,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 FTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 120,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,684 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 92,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,877 miles

Engine crank oil seal damp

Engine oil sump plug slightly leaking

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Unable to open the boot door from the outside

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,972 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 79,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,484 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,484 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,398 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,465 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

nsr tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 7 Mar 2009 32,420 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

nsr tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,676 miles

rear brake slight inbalance

Pass 5 Dec 2005 10,764 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 FTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CK52 FTE, 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 FTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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