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CP52 GVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,108 mi
Last recorded164,108 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 GVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 164,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 155,246 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 155,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 154,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 133,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 126,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 116,002 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,312 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 39,867 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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CP52 GVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CP52 GVW, 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 CP52 GVW registered?

CP52 GVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is CP52 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 GVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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