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CP53 BWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,970 mi
Last recorded79,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,443 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,942 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,855 miles

N/S REAR TYRE HAS 2 NAILS IN TREAD.

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASE CORROSION.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,073 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 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

CP53 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for CP53 BWW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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