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AV53 CWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,676 mi
Last recorded178,676 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 178,676 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust on hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn on inner tread areas of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside outer sills have covers fitted so cannot be inspected fully

Pass 3 Apr 2019 174,385 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 174,242 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 169,329 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking outer wall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,531 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,240 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 22 Mar 2016 154,044 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 150,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes borderline corroded.both front shocker mounts have slight movement.rear tyre inner edges worn.

slight blow from exhaust .

Fail 28 Jan 2014 140,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 129,125 miles

front wipers park irratically

Pass 19 Jan 2012 117,832 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 117,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,975 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades split

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,252 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,906 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,212 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,256 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWK, 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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AV53 CWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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