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CK53 OPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,568 mi
Last recorded132,568 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 OPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 132,568 miles

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

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

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

cracking on front engine mounting

Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,859 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2019 121,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,606 miles

front engine stabalizer bush splitting

Fail 5 Feb 2018 112,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front engine stabalizer bush splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,860 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,963 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

rear exhaust flange corroded require attention shortly

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,252 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust flange

Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust flange

Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on rear exhaust

slight leak on steering rack require attension shortly

Fail 4 Feb 2014 84,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on rear exhaust

slight leak on steering rack require attension shortly

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,359 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,359 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,259 miles

baby seat in nearside rear

centre exhaust has a very small leak and rear silencer outer casing in rusty condition

minor sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

nearside front mirror back missing

o/s and n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

radiator leaking slightly on offside lower corner

slight play in offside front drop link

Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baby seat in nearside rear

centre exhaust has a very small leak and rear silencer outer casing in rusty condition

nail in nearside rear tyre and small cut in outer sidewall

nearside front band offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front mirror back missing

radiator leaking slightly on offside lower corner

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,365 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,047 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,695 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,905 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,351 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 OPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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