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CP53 FKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,099 mi
Last recorded91,099 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 FKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,099 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 91,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding , all have been heavily undersealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding , all have been heavily undersealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

osr tyre starting to deteriorate and crack

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,427 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 42,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 34,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,251 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,660 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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CP53 FKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CP53 FKE, 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 CP53 FKE registered?

CP53 FKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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