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CK53 YYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,605 mi
Last recorded181,605 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 181,605 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 167,356 miles

offside and nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Jan 2019 167,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

offside and nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jan 2018 151,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,402 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 141,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper speed intermittent (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both near side and off-side (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,638 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 126,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r exhaust box badly rusted.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,202 miles

n/s/r exhaust box badly rusted.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,911 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 116,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear exhaust silense corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,865 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 66,137 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,622 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,205 miles

hand brake readings low 19%

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,359 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 YYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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