MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested Major miss fire and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Corrosion to osf lower suspension PA rear suspension PA, front subframe and subframe PA. Metal brake pipes.
Nsf headlamp fogging and image deteriorated
Nsf top suspension mount excessive play . Hanging only
Oil dampness at steering
Oil wetness at engine
Seat belt. Osf minor damage
Tyres. Cracking to nsf and osr. Nsf worn on edges, cuts and low pressure.
Wiper sweep deteriorated
windscreen marked, exhaust deteriorated, major oil leak and level on min., o/s front disc and pads overheated and deteriorated, rear brake pipes corroded, suspension corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
windscreen marked, exhaust deteriorated, major oil leak and level on min., o/s front disc and pads overheated and deteriorated, rear brake pipes corroded, suspension corroded
corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components
o/s front door faulty, misfire, windscrren scratched, oil leaks, front brake discs deteriorated, o/s front tyre unevenn wear and cracking close to limit,
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components
o/s front door faulty, misfire, windscrren scratched, oil leaks, front brake discs deteriorated, o/s front tyre unevenn wear and cracking close to limit,
EML on, hand brake imbalanced o/s low, wiper blades torn , exhaust deteriorated, frontdiscs deteriorated, oil leak (filter wet), front to rear brake pipes corroded
EML on, hand brake imbalanced, wipers torn and streaking, o/s head lamp lense deteriorated, exhaust deteriorated
oil leak, front to rear brake pipes corroded, front top mount play and noise, front tyres uneven wear
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
EML on, hand brake imbalanced, wipers torn and streaking, o/s head lamp lense deteriorated, exhaust deteriorated
oil leak, front to rear brake pipes corroded, front top mount play and noise, front tyres uneven wear
ns front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.
oil leak and wetnes at clutch pipe
osf beam image deteriorated.
osr tyre edges worn, sill guards fitted.
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded osr inner long (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine miss fire (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working nsf (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect osf (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)
eml on and engine miss fire
ns front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.
oil leak and wetnes at clutch pipe
osr tyre edges worn, sill guards fitted.
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position boot loaded (6.4.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Statutory seat belt missing centre rear retainer (5.1.1)
rear brake application uneven n/s high, o/s low (3.7.B.2)
eml on and engine missfire, bark brake imbalance, brake fluid level close to minimum
front to rear metal brake pipe corroding, wiper blade torn, front suspension top strut mounts worn
EML on. o/s head light deteriorated, body damaged, tyre pressures low, oil leak, rear tyres uneven wear and cracking close to limit, front discs deteriorated, front springs rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
EML on. o/s head light deteriorated, body damaged, tyre pressures low, oil leak, rear tyres uneven wear and cracking close to limit, front discs deteriorated, front springs rusty
wipers streaking, o/s front flexy ferrule rusty, front brake pipes rusty, front discs deteriorated, multi guards fitted, rear tyres uneven wear and heavy cracking 195/60/15, coil springs rusty, front exhaust flexy pipe blowing
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wipers streaking, o/s front flexy ferrule rusty, front brake pipes rusty, front discs deteriorated, multi guards fitted, rear tyres uneven wear and heavy cracking 195/60/15, coil springs rusty, front exhaust flexy pipe blowing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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CF53 BYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 CF53 BYW, 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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CF53 BYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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