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CK53 OPT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 OPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 72,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,082 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,553 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,246 miles

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

cut to nsf tyre

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2011 33,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

cut to nsf tyre

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,795 miles

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

steering wobble , suspect tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2010 15,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering wobble , suspect tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,495 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 13,871 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,899 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 OPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

CK53 OPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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