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CV53 KCN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,296 mi
Last recorded111,296 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 111,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake 16 %

rust on rear brake back plates

Fail 18 Jun 2025 111,295 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake 16 %

rust on rear brake back plates

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on rear brake back plates

Fail 6 Jun 2024 109,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on rear brake back plates

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2022 101,696 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 99,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 97,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,091 miles

Front engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front pads worn low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,297 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

wipers slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,277 miles

front headlights slightly deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,720 miles

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

nearside and offside front headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,995 miles

front headlights slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front headlights slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,906 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,369 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 KCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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