MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning broken spring (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to pull clip up belt (7.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides- chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper suspension top mount has play
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension beam- both side bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part main brake pipe to load valve covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load valve to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part main brake pipe to load valve covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load valve to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part main brake pipe to load valve covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load valve to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part main brake pipe to load valve covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load valve to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
up and down movement in o/s and n/s/f top strut mounts
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly 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)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CK53 OTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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