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CU53 OCZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,911 mi
Last recorded120,911 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,911 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis/sills (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 120,911 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete middle (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis/sills (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,960 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,960 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,244 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 109,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 101,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,237 miles

advise inder body surface corrsion

Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,237 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

advise inder body surface corrsion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,579 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 86,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,038 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

no main beam warning light

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,626 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 43,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,131 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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CU53 OCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU53 OCZ, 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 CU53 OCZ registered?

CU53 OCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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