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CN53 FPO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,974 mi
Last recorded135,974 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 FPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,974 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,703 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 130,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 128,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 119,360 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 119,360 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 109,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 109,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 84,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,934 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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CN53 FPO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CN53 FPO, 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 CN53 FPO registered?

CN53 FPO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is CN53 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN53 FPO shows 12 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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