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CK52 MJV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,360 mi
Last recorded131,360 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both no clear images damaged lenses ! ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases plus noisy and touching chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,164 miles

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

Rear osr nsr brake pipes rusty

eml light on

front subframe rusty

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2018 125,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear osr nsr brake pipes rusty

eml light on

front subframe rusty

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 123,835 miles

Engine light illuminated

Engine oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 123,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner edges on both sides INCLUDING brake pads (3.5.1i)

Engine light illuminated

Engine oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 122,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

grease on brake pipes (poss rusted)

rust on tow bar

Fail 18 Mar 2016 122,156 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

grease on brake pipes (poss rusted)

rust on tow bar

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,322 miles

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

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)

Plastic covers over outersills n/s and o/s

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,902 miles

Plastic overcovers fitted to outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,735 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,343 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 85,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 77,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,730 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,255 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 51,885 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 MJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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