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CV53 DRZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 58,546 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded and pitted

front sub-frame is corroded

front tyres are cracking

rear axle is corroded

rear springs are corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,369 miles

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

Nearside plastic trims missing and loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlamp lenses still faded, but just passable

corrosion around front inner wings near suspension mountings

offside rear tyre perishing/ deteriorating

rear beam axle, coil springs and all road wheels heavily corroded

very heavy corrosion on all steering, suspension, braking and exhaust components

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,359 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper loose and damaged

Nearside door mirror glass heavily damaged and virtually missing

Nearside plastic trims missing and loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres appear under inflated

car battery was flat at the start of the test

offside rear tyre perishing/ deteriorating

rear beam axle, coil springs and all road wheels heavily corroded

very heavy corrosion on all steering, suspension, braking and exhaust components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,240 miles

Front bumper is slightly damaged

Both front headlamp aims are misty

Exhaust is in a rusty condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small splits in both front wiper blades

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components corroded

front headlamps misty

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2016 58,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components corroded

front headlamps misty

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,137 miles

(all) tyre(s) perished

(both) rear coil spring(s) corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust is in a rusty condition.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,740 miles

offside rear tyre in poor condition

offside wiper split

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2012 54,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,243 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,462 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,511 miles

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

off side door mirror damaged

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,754 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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CV53 DRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV53 DRZ, 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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CV53 DRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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