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CK53 NWB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 136,489 miles

rear exhaust silencer silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 136,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 118,442 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s headlight lower bracket snapped

Fail 9 Jun 2011 118,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s headlight lower bracket snapped

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecurely mounted (engine bay)

impact damage to offside front area of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 81,248 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2006 53,121 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CK53 NWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

CK53 NWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is CK53 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 NWB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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