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CV53 KXD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,535 mi
Last recorded126,535 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,535 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 117,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,507 miles

Rear both rear axel bushes perrished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 105,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Rear both rear axel bushes perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,996 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,518 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,243 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 57,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,563 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 KXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

CV53 KXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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