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CN53 MFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,159 mi
Last recorded171,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 MFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 171,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 171,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 150,641 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 150,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2016 135,905 miles

oil leak

rear silencer deterioated and one securing mounting broken

Pass 3 Jan 2015 101,082 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer deterioated securing bracket broken

surface corrosion offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,760 miles

rear silencer deterioated securing bracket broken

surface corrosion offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,849 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,818 miles

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,742 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 MFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFE, 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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CN53 MFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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