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CV53 JNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,193 miles

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,192 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,824 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer skin of exhaust back box corroded

rear wiper blade requires replacement

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,824 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine is noisy at high revs - query timing belt interval

outer skin of exhaust back box corroded

rear wiper blade requires replacement

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,836 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,002 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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