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CP52 GVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

100,579 mi
Last recorded100,579 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 GVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 100,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where the mountain bolt goes through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where the mountain bolt goes through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted unable to inspect fully

Vehicle is undersealed unable to inspect some components fully

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,443 miles

All front suspension prescribed areas are heavily undersealed

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

N/S & O/S Front headlamp lenses are deteriorating

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

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,279 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 12 Feb 2024 97,279 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,824 miles

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

All suspension prescribed areas are undersealed

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,824 miles

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

All suspension prescribed areas are undersealed

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,639 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s subframe mounting areas inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

manufacture sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s subframe mounting areas inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

manufacture sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,860 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All lightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,860 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All lightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Top mounts have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

front subframe has corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

front subframe has corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,971 miles

Exhaust deteriorating front & rear

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel arch & undertays and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 79,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust deteriorating front & rear

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel arch & undertays and sill covers fitted

engine light is on

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,885 miles

All steering and suspension components are corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All steering and suspension components are corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,290 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe and subframe mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 66,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe and subframe mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,009 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2016 60,007 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s+o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,870 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front and rear numberplats has slight deteriation

n/s o/s front antiroll bar droplinks has slight play

n/s o/s front head lamps has slight product on lens

n/s/f top mount has slight play

n/s/r tyre has light perashing

o/s/f metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s/r metal brake pipe from load valve to flexi corroded

rear brake ferrules has lgiht corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust coroded

slight corrosion on front/rear suspension componants

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,403 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,711 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 GVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 CP52 GVK, 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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CP52 GVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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