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CK53 ELO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,439 mi
Last recorded131,439 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,439 miles

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

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2016 119,651 miles

sub-frame and axel showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

sub-frame and axel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,491 miles

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

both front shock absorber top mounts have slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,631 miles

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

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

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

speedo/rev counter glass slightly damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2014 93,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

speedo/rev counter glass slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,233 miles

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

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,214 miles

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,595 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front sub-frame slightly corroded

washers require attention soon

Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,586 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front top shocker mount

washers require attention soon

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,578 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,238 miles

back box outer casing slightly corroded

both front shocker top mount have slight movement

Fail 21 Aug 2006 28,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,454 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 ELO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ELO, 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 ELO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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