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CF53 CVT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 143,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 128,860 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,570 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 124,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,633 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 111,633 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,455 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 89,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak from underneath

rear number plate delaminating at top of plate

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,107 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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

rear plate begining to delaminate.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,332 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 47,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,645 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 4 Dec 2006 38,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 CVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVT, 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 CF53 CVT registered?

CF53 CVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for CF53 CVT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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