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CK53 NUU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,734 mi
Last recorded142,734 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 142,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe to n/s/r flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 142,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe to n/s/r flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Feb 2016 140,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 140,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 138,482 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 138,482 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,684 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 133,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 124,849 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 124,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 71,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,785 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 NUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUU, 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 NUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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