MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads/dust cover scrapping noise (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover rusting away (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Silencer cover rusty
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover rusting away (2.7.2a)
clutch/brake pedal rubbers worn
rear wiper blade split
Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads/dust cover scrapping noise (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover rusting away (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Silencer cover rusty
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust cover rusting away (2.7.2a)
clutch/brake pedal rubbers worn
rear wiper blade split
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system slighty corroded
o/s/r tyre worn inside edge
outer sill covers fitted
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn and slightly corroded
wheel trims fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise engine oil level low
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 CAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 CAA, 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 CAA registered?
CP53 CAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2003.
Is CP53 CAA safe to buy?
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