CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK53 OUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,815 mi
Last recorded150,815 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 150,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached All rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 145,994 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper support heavily corroded

Rear exhaust silencer/brackets corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 142,759 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017
Fail 2 Feb 2017

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre and rtear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 98,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,482 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 93,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 84,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 77,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,291 miles

rear seats fitted but folded down and not in use

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 51,397 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK53 OUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK53 OUA?

You can check the full history of CK53 OUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK53 OUA registered?

CK53 OUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is CK53 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 OUA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK53 OUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK53 OUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.