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CF53 BYW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

128,223 mi
Last recorded128,223 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 128,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 125,188 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 125,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,091 miles

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,

Fail 3 Mar 2020 122,291 miles

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,

Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,070 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,572 miles

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.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 97,486 miles

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.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 94,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,985 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,976 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,989 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 24 Sep 2010 42,214 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,106 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,944 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 14,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,645 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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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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