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CK53 WWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,808 mi
Last recorded43,808 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 43,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 43,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 34,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 32,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 31,790 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 31,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 31,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F,AND REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F,N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 31,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F,AND REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F,N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 30,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,518 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

both outer sills are covered so cannot give a full inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 29,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 29,498 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,372 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 26,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,294 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 25,260 miles

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

Oil filter casing excessivly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,132 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 22,131 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,087 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,973 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 19,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,826 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 18,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,343 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,832 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 WWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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