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CN53 WDL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides by flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 110,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides by flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,571 miles

Nearside & Offside front metal brake pipes rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,915 miles

nearside and offside headlight images poor

nearside front tyre worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,988 miles

Nearside & offside front metal brake pipes rusty

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside & offside headlights poor images

Nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,949 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,833 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre inner edges worn

covers obscuring sills

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,833 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn

covers obscuring sills

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,397 miles

Nearside front trye inner edge worn

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside front tyre worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,223 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,223 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,639 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,482 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven in tread

Fail 8 Jul 2008 26,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,220 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 17,062 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,283 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 WDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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