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CK52 PNU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,423 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,675 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box needs renewing soon (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front headlight lens fading

Fail 7 Feb 2020 76,197 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front headlight lens fading

Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Hand Brake lever travel needs adjusting

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting down slight wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres tread starting to perish

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting down slight wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,018 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,013 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 65,205 miles

n/s/f tyre getting

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,366 miles

Play in o/s/r wheel bearing and noisey

o/s headlamp image a little poor

Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in o/s/r wheel bearing and noisey

o/s headlamp image a little poor

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,897 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 46,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,299 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,037 miles

both front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre low

wipers poor

Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 8,297 miles

adivse corrosion on exhaust back box

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 PNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PNU, 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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What year was CK52 PNU registered?

CK52 PNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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The MOT history for CK52 PNU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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