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CK53 EKZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,080 miles

Engine management light on

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine management light on

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres slightly cracked on the edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres slightly cracked on the edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,268 miles

Both front wheel arch inner cover's insecure.

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

Oil leak.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,957 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

different size tyres fitted front to rear

nearside rear tyre cracked heavily on outer shoulder

Fail 7 Jul 2009 63,957 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

different size tyres fitted front to rear

nearside rear tyre cracked heavily on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,532 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 49,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,811 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,662 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 EKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EKZ, 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 EKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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