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2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,711 mi
Last recorded132,711 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 CSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 132,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 120,603 miles

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 120,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,242 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 107,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

boot tail gate will not stay up on its own

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 94,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

boot tail gate will not stay up on its own

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,489 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,518 miles

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

rear brakes slightly noisey

rear exhaust silencer outer skin detiorated

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,899 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,899 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn and ridged

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

rear exhaust box outer case is very rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,386 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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CA52 CSV 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 57.1%.

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 CSV, 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 CSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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