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CU53 YFW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,850 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,037 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 77,942 miles

advise eml on dash.

advise n/s/f cv boot has slight seepage.

advise n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corode

advise slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 28 May 2012 77,942 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

advise eml on dash.

advise n/s/f cv boot has slight seepage.

advise n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corode

advise slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear numberplate slightly deterioated

Fail 31 May 2011 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear numberplate slightly deterioated

Pass 26 May 2010 70,316 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly delaminated....

Pass 27 May 2009 63,430 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 63,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,931 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,931 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)

Fail 25 May 2007 49,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2007 49,783 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,740 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 YFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

CU53 YFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is CU53 YFW safe to buy?

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