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CP53 BKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,163 mi
Last recorded144,163 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 144,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 144,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,272 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link joints slightly worn. may knock.

both steel brake pipes to front flexi hoses starting to corrode. suggest renewal asap.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 126,272 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link joints slightly worn. may knock.

both steel brake pipes to front flexi hoses starting to corrode. suggest renewal asap.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at chassis leg. change asap. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' collection of objects hanging from mirror. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at chassis leg. change asap. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,418 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp beam images weak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,414 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken lowest coil section missing. (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp beam images weak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,878 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,673 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

rear brake discs scored and worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 81,980 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,160 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 BKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CP53 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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