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CK53 LXJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,134 mi
Last recorded150,134 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 150,134 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 149,855 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 149,075 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 148,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 148,398 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 148,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,365 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,211 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 117,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,542 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,691 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 70,741 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,171 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,931 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 LXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

CK53 LXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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