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CP52 EPK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,071 mi
Last recorded90,071 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 EPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,071 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,109 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,967 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

exhaust rear box flange coroded and snapped

Fail 15 Nov 2017 77,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy snapped and rear box flange snapped and blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,583 miles

Front exhaust flexy coroded and slightly blowing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box flange coroded and snapped slightly blowing

Fail 24 Nov 2016 74,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust flexy coroded and slightly blowing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box flange coroded and snapped slightly blowing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,045 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,619 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 55,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,551 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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CP52 EPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CP52 EPK, 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 CP52 EPK registered?

CP52 EPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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