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CK53 OTF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,629 mi
Last recorded94,629 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 OTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 90,142 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,056 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,899 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,845 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,188 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,145 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,973 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,074 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 30,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,462 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,152 miles

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

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

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 OTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

CK53 OTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CK53 OTF safe to buy?

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