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CK53 DSO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,136 mi
Last recorded61,136 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,277 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,363 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion in inner and outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from middle exhaust to back exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox & Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Starting To Rust

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Starting To Step

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,411 miles

exhaust back box cover rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f drop link (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f drop link (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s/f showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f head light (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 35,181 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 33,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,073 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,072 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,146 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,994 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,821 miles

rear offside tyre has radial cracks in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,852 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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CK53 DSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 CK53 DSO, 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 CK53 DSO registered?

CK53 DSO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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