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CP53 BVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,494 mi
Last recorded153,494 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,494 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 153,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 149,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 145,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 140,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 135,082 miles

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

o/s front wing in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2012 129,285 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s front door and wing in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 123,345 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2011 123,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 106,611 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 106,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,959 miles

slight fuel staining at filler pipe

Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 70,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

CP53 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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