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CU53 OND

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,674 mi
Last recorded186,674 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OND
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 186,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill on jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

All steering and components are corroded

Front N/S & O/S seat belts have slow return

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And is damp (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Screw in tyre

Sill covers, under trays and wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 183,703 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe has been undersealed

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 183,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe has been undersealed

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 180,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front wearing edges close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe corroded has undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s o/s front beam image deteriorating

n/s/f outer cv gator greasy

Fail 23 Mar 2016 180,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front wearing edges close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe corroded has undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s o/s front beam image deteriorating

n/s/f outer cv gator greasy

Pass 26 Mar 2015 174,429 miles

all brake ferrules has light corrosion

all rear suspension pescribed areas has light corrosion

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front numberplate has slight deteriation

n/s o/s outer gv gators greasey

n/s/f tyre has pin

n/s/r seatbelt clip has slight damage to casing but does not affect the opperation

o/s/f sidelight 50%

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play

o/s/r fuel tank straps has light corrosion

rear axle bushes has light deteriation

windscreen has samll chip

Fail 26 Mar 2015 174,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake ferrules has light corrosion

all rear suspension pescribed areas has light corrosion

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front numberplate has slight deteriation

n/s o/s outer gv gators greasey

n/s/f tyre has pin

n/s/r seatbelt clip has slight damage to casing but does not affect the opperation

o/s/f sidelight 50%

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play

o/s/r fuel tank straps has light corrosion

rear axle bushes has light deteriation

windscreen has samll chip

Pass 25 Mar 2014 168,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter greasy

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 168,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f outer cv gaiter greasy

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 158,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 142,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 142,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 125,747 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2009 92,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,936 miles

front and rear number plates are starting to deterioate

front wipers are starting to smear

play felt in near side front anti roll bar link lower joint

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 OND is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OND, 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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CU53 OND is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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