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CV53 JXO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,782 mi
Last recorded124,782 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,782 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 124,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,873 miles

Offside Front Lower screen has a stone chip

Rear silencer flanges rusting

Rear silencer heat shield rusting

Rear tyres perishing on tread

headlamps have condensation

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower screen has a stone chip

Rear silencer flanges rusting

Rear silencer heat shield rusting

Rear tyres perishing on tread

headlamps have condensation

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,455 miles

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe rusting

Rear silencer outer skin and flange joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A & B zone lower (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing on tread

Fail 28 Aug 2018 120,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe rusting

Rear silencer outer skin and flange joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A & B zone lower (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing on tread

Pass 23 Aug 2017 118,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper sweep (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

rear silencer outer skin rusting and both flanges rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres slightly cracking in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2016 114,736 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,686 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,752 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,847 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 JXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 JXO, 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 JXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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