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CA52 CNY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,739 mi
Last recorded227,739 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 CNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 227,739 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 227,737 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 203,182 miles

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 203,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2016 188,332 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2016 188,332 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer & mounting bracket broken away (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 181,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear of vehicle is rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2014 172,760 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 172,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 164,801 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 164,781 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 158,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 149,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 141,798 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 132,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 126,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 113,361 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 112,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 80,676 miles

all four tyres tread depths near limit

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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CA52 CNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA52 CNY, 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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CA52 CNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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