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CU53 YMM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,463 mi
Last recorded130,463 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 130,463 miles

All tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

Offside front indicator slightly discolored

Slight wear at front brake discs

Fail 26 May 2020 130,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear at load sensing valve x4 (1.1.11 (c))

All tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

Offside front indicator slightly discolored

Slight wear at front brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 120,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under car pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 99,034 miles

Battery insecure both terminals l loose (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under car pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,009 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 91,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,049 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 86,049 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,135 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 81,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,498 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,350 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 53,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,629 miles

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

fluctuation on o/s/f brake.

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 YMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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