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CN53 WDU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,260 mi
Last recorded85,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,260 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

185/65/14 tyres fitted to front 175/65/14 tyres fitted to rear.

Management lamp on

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges.

Play at offside upper strutt bearing.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car smokes

Fail 5 Jul 2013 78,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car smokes

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,031 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,113 miles

shocker top slight free play nearside .mirror cracked nearside

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,474 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 76,282 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 76,282 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

*** hevey oil leek ***

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre worn low 2.0mm of tread remaining

Pass 22 May 2007 60,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,894 miles

Nearside 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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CN53 WDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 WDU, 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 WDU registered?

CN53 WDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CN53 WDU safe to buy?

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