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CV53 KWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,386 mi
Last recorded52,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,386 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,282 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,677 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,348 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 34,348 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,050 miles

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

EXHAUST IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,050 miles

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

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

EXHAUST IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,162 miles

EXHAUST IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,499 miles

EXHAUST IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,030 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 23,011 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 9,378 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 KWT 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 81.3%.

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 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

CV53 KWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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