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CK53 LYA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,694 mi
Last recorded44,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,321 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,755 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,287 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,384 miles

backbox outer skin peeled / corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding + o/s/f top shock absorber has slight play + n/s/r tyre outer wall worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 17,577 miles

backbox corroded + n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2012 17,576 miles

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

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

backbox corroded + n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,436 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 4,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 4,000 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 LYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

CK53 LYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is CK53 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 LYA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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