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CK52 UXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

131,243 mi
Last recorded131,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 UXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 131,243 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 129,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,260 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 127,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake effort reading lower

Pass 7 Jan 2020 123,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 123,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,508 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,052 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,658 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 113,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,159 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 109,159 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 106,247 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,247 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,022 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 96,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,982 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,921 miles

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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,921 miles

E M L ON

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,573 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,234 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,234 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,501 miles

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

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

outer skin on back box corroded

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 UXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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