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CV53 JYZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,809 mi
Last recorded176,809 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 176,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 171,028 miles

All brake pipes greased

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 170,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greased

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 163,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside indicator not cancelling

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,811 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 149,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 143,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded other pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 143,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded other pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,979 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 135,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 129,239 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 129,239 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,617 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 123,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,100 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 114,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,792 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 103,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,735 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,456 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,106 miles

Offside Front 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.

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 JYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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