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CV53 KWN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 107,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,891 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 88,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,251 miles

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill indspection

Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill indspection

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,079 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,061 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,619 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 59,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 51,325 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,934 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 KWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KWN, 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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What year was CV53 KWN registered?

CV53 KWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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