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CU53 YCR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,968 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

front brake hose ferrules corroding

handbrake travel high

metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due protective coating & above covers)

slight lift both front suspension top mounts

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2010 84,968 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

front brake hose ferrules corroding

handbrake travel high

metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due protective coating & above covers)

slight lift both front suspension top mounts

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r damaged/ repaird

rear wiper blade missing (broken)

spear tyer flat

Fail 23 Nov 2009 79,171 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r damaged/ repaird

rear wiper blade missing (broken)

spear tyer flat

Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 71,203 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 63,036 miles

see test 183193447299

Fail 31 Aug 2007 63,029 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

osr tyre split on edge,nsr tyre nailed,child seat fitted,exhaust poor,oil leaks,front no plate damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,697 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED / BACK BOX SECTION DENTED / DAMAGED / OUTER SKIN FLAKING

FRONT NO PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED / DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST / ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE A.S.A.P...

SLIGHT SIGN OF CV GREASE ON OFFSIDE FRONT CV GAITER

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 YCR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

CU53 YCR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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