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CP53 BLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,495 mi
Last recorded169,495 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 169,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s & n/s rear shockabsorbers weak.n/s front shock weak

rear exhaust corroded & bracket broken

Pass 1 Nov 2013 150,706 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 150,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 126,919 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 98,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,206 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,362 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 71,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,038 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 BLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP53 BLX, 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 CP53 BLX registered?

CP53 BLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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