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CK53 VSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 VSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 73,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 73,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,651 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,314 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 60,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,791 miles

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / FRONT VALANCE / BUMPER CRACK DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,011 miles

TAIL BOX CORRODED NOT BLOWING

Fail 17 Oct 2013 45,011 miles

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

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

TAIL BOX CORRODED NOT BLOWING

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,394 miles

cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre 185/65/15tr

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre on boarderline outer edges 185/65/15tr

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,212 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 2009 25,222 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/14hr

front brake pads looks low

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,009 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre and wearing outside edges 1`85/65/15hr

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box and has a pin hole

Pass 3 Nov 2007 17,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,226 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 13,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside 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.

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 VSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

CK53 VSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for CK53 VSU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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