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CK53 NVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,577 mi
Last recorded139,577 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,577 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 139,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,459 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Fail 13 Dec 2017 124,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 121,075 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 119,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,129 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,984 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,760 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 103,430 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 103,430 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,452 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,452 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 90,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,587 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 NVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

CK53 NVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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