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CU53 OMK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,669 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,669 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 86,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,002 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 56,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,322 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge;;

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,260 miles

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

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

offside steering rack gaiterslightly damp (possible slight interal leakage)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CU53 OMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU53 OMK, 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 CU53 OMK registered?

CU53 OMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is CU53 OMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 OMK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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