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CV53 KBP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,108 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,862 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 105,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,279 miles

Front tyres both sides worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,760 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,761 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,490 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,362 miles

n/s/f tyre has splits in inner sidewall.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,201 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,318 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 KBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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