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CK53 NWE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear O/S handbrake reading considerably lower than N/S.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,671 miles

Corrosion to vehicle components but not excessive. (Rear axle and front subframe mountings)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Just met requirements. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective Front torque mounting collapsed causing excessive movement.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 75,671 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to vehicle components but not excessive. (Rear axle and front subframe mountings)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Just met requirements. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective Front torque mounting collapsed causing excessive movement.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,825 miles

Both front foremost subframe mounting points on body corroded but not seriously weakened.

Both front top mounts have slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2023 73,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded (Very poor condition), passed roller brake test

Both front foremost subframe mounting points on body corroded but not seriously weakened.

Both front top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,960 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 71,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,593 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,728 miles

Plastic covers on outer sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic covers on outer sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,474 miles

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 11 Dec 2019 67,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,288 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,266 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and hanger broken off

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,722 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,366 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 60,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,626 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 51,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,460 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 46,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,222 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 17,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 6,294 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 NWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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