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CK52 FTJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 FTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,450 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,566 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 90,565 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,914 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 87,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,508 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 22 Oct 2012 68,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,640 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,259 miles

rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,489 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 41,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,143 miles

slight play in rear shocks

slight play osf top strut mount

Fail 18 Jan 2008 35,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in rear shocks

slight play osf top strut mount

Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,813 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,566 miles

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

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

Unable to see condition of front inner brake pads.

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 FTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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