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CU53 YGK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,608 mi
Last recorded52,608 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 52,608 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,599 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 43,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,843 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 36,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 36,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 35,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,200 miles

o/s n/s front top mount play

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,833 miles

n/s/f top mount worn

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,094 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,524 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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CU53 YGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

CU53 YGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 YGK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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