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CN53 WCU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,714 mi
Last recorded69,714 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 WCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,094 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,042 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 66,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside mirror backing missing

Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside mirror backing missing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,365 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

brake pipes corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

scratches to front bumper.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

brake pipes corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

scratches to front bumper.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,996 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,996 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,124 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,568 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,000 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,160 miles

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,217 miles

CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL N/S/F TYRE .

INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS .WORN LOW .

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 WCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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