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CK53 OUY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,400 mi
Last recorded81,400 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 81,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on the n/s/r of the car (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Dash board indicator tell tail not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Small stone chip in the lower part of the windscreen

Spanner warning light is on

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,957 miles

Both front coil springs are rusty

Both rear coil springs are rusty

Exhaust system is rusty

Front brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Front exhaust Flex pipe is broken

Intermittent EML

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not to the extent where is likely to fail

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber external casing deteriorated but not affecting operation of shock absorber

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not to the extent where is likely to fail

Offside Rear shock absorber external casing deteriorated but not affecting operation of shock absorber

Rear silencer pipe is holed

Small stone chip in the lower part of the windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,505 miles

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

Front brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not to the extent where is likely to fail

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber external casing deteriorated but not affecting operation of shock absorber

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not to the extent where is likely to fail

Offside Rear shock absorber external casing deteriorated but not affecting operation of shock absorber

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not to the extent where is likely to fail

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber external casing deteriorated but not affecting operation of shock absorber

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not to the extent where is likely to fail

Offside Rear shock absorber external casing deteriorated but not affecting operation of shock absorber

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 46,653 miles

rear silencer tatty with corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,733 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,949 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,962 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 OUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OUY, 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 OUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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