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CK52 YCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,671 mi
Last recorded89,671 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,671 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,856 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,502 miles

both rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

offside front flexible brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

offside front flexible brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre misshapen

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,495 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,771 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all tyres quite low on tread

engine management light on

exhaust very rusty in places

wheel trim/s missing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

all tyres quite low on tread

engine management light on

exhaust very rusty in places

wheel trim/s missing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,398 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rearsilencer deterioratedbut serviceable

Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rearsilencer deterioratedbut serviceable

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,314 miles

Child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear seats, seat belts not checked

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,551 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,927 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)

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

light play in offside steering rack joints

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 26,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 23,720 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 YCO 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 69.6%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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