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CV53 FMJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,311 mi
Last recorded41,311 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 41,311 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 41,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 34,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise : surface corrosion to rear exhaust assly

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 24,634 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 22,529 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 20,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 19,332 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,939 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 16,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,643 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 15,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,563 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 13,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,375 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 12,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,577 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 FMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

CV53 FMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is CV53 FMJ safe to buy?

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