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CV53 FLF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 FLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,785 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Springs rusty, both

Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,758 miles

195/60R15

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front POOR BEAM PATTERN

Offside Front TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS AND WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 86,754 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

195/60R15

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front POOR BEAM PATTERN

Offside Front TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS AND WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,852 miles

195/60r15

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

poor beam patterns both sides

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,235 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,234 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2015 76,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,566 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,128 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,168 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,412 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 FLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FLF, 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 CV53 FLF registered?

CV53 FLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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