2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CK52 PNU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 85,423 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK52 PNU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2022
- 85,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK52 PNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (CK52 PNU) between November 2005 and January 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CK52 PNU Mileage History
- 09/11/20058,297 mi
- 25/10/200616,146 mi+7,849 mi
- 06/11/200725,037 mi+8,891 mi
- 21/10/200830,299 mi+5,262 mi
- 09/11/200936,213 mi+5,914 mi
- 11/11/201041,579 mi+5,366 mi
- 11/11/201146,897 mi+5,318 mi
- 11/11/201146,897 mi
- 01/02/201353,366 mi+6,469 mi
- 01/02/201353,366 mi
- 29/01/201460,857 mi+7,491 mi
- 17/01/201565,205 mi+4,348 mi
- 11/02/201667,013 mi+1,808 mi
- 12/02/201667,018 mi+5 mi
- 23/01/201768,211 mi+1,193 mi
- 22/01/201870,958 mi+2,747 mi
- 22/01/201870,958 mi
- 09/02/201974,087 mi+3,129 mi
- 07/02/202076,197 mi+2,110 mi
- 10/02/202076,261 mi+64 mi
- 12/02/202179,675 mi+3,414 mi
- 12/02/202179,675 mi
- 19/01/202285,423 mi+5,748 mi
Average of roughly 4,762 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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