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CK53 NUJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension top mounting has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension top mounting has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f suspension top mounting slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2020 69,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 69,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,970 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,801 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 60,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,985 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 55,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,416 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 50,416 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,729 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,258 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,854 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 30,851 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,564 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 NUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

CK53 NUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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