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CK53 NVL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,861 mi
Last recorded143,861 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 127,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 101,586 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 101,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,193 miles

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,237 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,476 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 58,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,216 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,757 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 27,757 miles

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

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

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 NVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

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

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The MOT history for CK53 NVL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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