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AV53 CWN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,002 mi
Last recorded104,002 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,002 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,948 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

centre rear seat belt difficult to pull out

one of back box exhaust hangers broken ,exhaust still supported

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,055 miles

steering rack both ends damp

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box support box bkt broken away (7.1.1)

steering rack both ends damp

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,296 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear springs starting to rust (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear springs starting to rust (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,908 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 56,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,997 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,852 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 CWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV53 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

AV53 CWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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