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CK52 UWS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,968 mi
Last recorded116,968 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 UWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,968 miles

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 116,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 104,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,442 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,140 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,687 miles

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 94,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Coolant level low

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,992 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jan 2010 81,305 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres getting near limit

rear of van boarded out

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,305 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres getting near limit

rear of van boarded out

Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,929 miles

rear of van boarded out

Fail 21 Jan 2009 73,929 miles

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

oil level low

rear of van boarded out

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,264 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 UWS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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