MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking to inner side wall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top and bottom rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumber (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill/ inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside mirror cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 JHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JHK, 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 JHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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