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CV53 JVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust corrded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,362 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,013 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 79,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,628 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,680 miles

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

o/s front wing mirror cover missing.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,587 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,095 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 JVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

CV53 JVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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