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CV53 JZR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,292 mi
Last recorded48,292 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,292 miles

both headlight images

heavy oil leak

inside edge both rear tyres

n/s wiper

o/s handbrake effort lever half on .on the caliba

o/s/r inner bake pad

rear exhaust joint very thin

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,326 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 28,029 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,551 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,217 miles

tyres wearing close to wear indicators - slight corrosion and blow exhaust -

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 JZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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