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CK52 UWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,192 mi
Last recorded74,192 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 UWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,192 miles

very rusty suspensions

Fail 6 Feb 2026 74,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

very rusty suspensions

Pass 13 Feb 2025 73,647 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Feb 2025 73,647 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 72,593 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,830 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe rusty/deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe rusty/deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,483 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,214 miles

exhaust tail pipe rusty.

off side rear tyre cracking in between the treads.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,695 miles

exhaust tail pipe rusty.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,072 miles

air-bag warning light is on.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 38,060 miles

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

air-bag warning light is on.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,314 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

perrishing in osr tyre.

wear in front brake discs.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,830 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 27,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,693 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 20,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 11,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 7,683 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 UWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

CK52 UWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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