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CU53 YNT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,027 mi
Last recorded166,027 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 166,027 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 166,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 160,664 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 160,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 154,442 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 154,442 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 146,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 146,986 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,240 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 127,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 127,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,457 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 117,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,004 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,686 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 YNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

CU53 YNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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