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CV53 OYL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,349 mi
Last recorded70,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,349 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 27 May 2016 70,235 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,144 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 60,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,724 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

offside front tyre tread depth low

steel brake pipe to nearside front flexy hose corroded

steel brake pipe to offside front flexy hose close to excessively corroded

steel pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

offside front tyre tread depth low

steel brake pipe to nearside front flexy hose corroded

steel brake pipe to offside front flexy hose close to excessively corroded

steel pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 50,424 miles

coolant level low

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 50,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,201 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERRISHING

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 46,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERRISHING

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,919 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 OYL 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 68.8%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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