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CK53 ZGG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,537 mi
Last recorded118,537 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,537 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside temporary repair to door mirror

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

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

battery secured by cable ties

Fail 7 Sep 2018 118,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working all indicators! (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

battery secured by cable ties

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside temporary repair to door mirror

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,211 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside door mirror secured by tape

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

battery secured by a cable tie

Fail 1 Sep 2017 111,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - require new lenses or a polish (1.8.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside door mirror secured by tape

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

battery secured by a cable tie

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 95,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,134 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mount lower front rubber split

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,125 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mount lower front rubber split

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,003 miles

Engine light on

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,916 miles

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

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 78,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 66,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,345 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,623 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 52,621 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,078 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,496 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ZGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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