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CV52 BYJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,147 mi
Last recorded69,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 BYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 69,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,978 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 56,315 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML lit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 46,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,616 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,912 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 32,911 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 28,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,907 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,307 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 16,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,314 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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CV52 BYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV52 BYJ, 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 CV52 BYJ registered?

CV52 BYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is CV52 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 BYJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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