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CV53 DSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides fronts (2.5.A.1c)

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

both sides front tyres perished

outer sill coversfitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,846 miles

outer sill covers fitted and centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

outer sill covers fitted and centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,106 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded.

sill covers fitted.

slight exhaust blow centre joint.

slight play in both front top mountings.

Fail 4 Apr 2015 83,087 miles

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding.

Plastic sills fitted.

Slight exhaust blow centre joint.

Slight play in front top strut mounts.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,074 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2014 79,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,943 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,925 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 51,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 38,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2008 28,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,226 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,037 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 DSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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