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CV53 JKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,537 mi
Last recorded164,537 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2014 164,537 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

possible engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 164,537 miles

possible engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 150,809 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 150,772 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 142,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell

under pan damp

Pass 8 Sep 2011 133,723 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc corroded edges

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2011 133,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front brake disc corroded edges

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2010 127,604 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 127,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2009 126,049 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight damage to offside mirror.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 126,049 miles

slight damage to offside mirror.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 119,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 104,990 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 104,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,381 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CV53 JKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JKN, 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 JKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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