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CV53 KVB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,913 mi
Last recorded91,913 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 21 Sep 2013 88,152 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,373 miles

hand brake efforts poor

Fail 27 Feb 2012 82,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,425 miles

head light aims on lower levil

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,012 miles

damaged to nearside bumper/bodywork

nearside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damaged to nearside bumper/bodywork

nearside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,048 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,013 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,800 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 27,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,379 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 25,359 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 KVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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