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CK53 LYR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,652 mi
Last recorded92,652 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,652 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,631 miles

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

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)

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

front tyres weareing inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,622 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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

front tyres weareing inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,914 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer support bracket corroded/broken

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,590 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,369 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,341 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,016 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside front tyre @3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,561 miles

N/S/F Tyre on mot limit at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,089 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,886 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 LYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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