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CK53 DXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,010 mi
Last recorded58,010 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,010 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Aug 2018 58,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,890 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component weeping at rack boots n/s and o/s (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,889 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover missing revealing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component weeping at rack boots n/s and o/s (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,649 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,124 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,124 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,355 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,355 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,252 miles

rear exhaust tailbox outer casing deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 35,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,339 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,613 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 26,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,017 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK53 DXY, 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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CK53 DXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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