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CP53 BCZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,653 mi
Last recorded84,653 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,653 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,459 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 81,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi To Front Of Vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi To Join By Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Join By Fuel Tank To Front Of Vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Engine Light On

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,067 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 77,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Brake Flexi To Join By Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Brake Flexi To Join At Front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Join By Fuel Tank To Front Join (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Light On

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,235 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlamp aim image weak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlamp aim image weak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,587 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 69,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 69,199 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres 75% worn

Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres 75% worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,840 miles

exhaust back box corroded

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,662 miles

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

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

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,472 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,459 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,955 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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CP53 BCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CP53 BCZ, 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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CP53 BCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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