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AV53 CRU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,592 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,359 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 56,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,767 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,190 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,721 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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AV53 CRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV53 CRU, 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 AV53 CRU registered?

AV53 CRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AV53 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 CRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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