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CV53 OYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,713 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 92,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,317 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,890 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,307 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf brake disc inner slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,786 miles

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

nsf brake disc inner slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,162 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,923 miles

slight damage outer wall nsf tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,046 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 OYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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