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CP53 BDX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OSF bumper insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2019 85,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OSF bumper insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,073 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,759 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and a nail in the same tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,394 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2014 62,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system poor condition

off side + near side head lights in poor condition (faded)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system poor condition

off side + near side head lights in poor condition (faded)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,272 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 18,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,557 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 18,555 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CP53 BDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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