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CV53 PXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,171 mi
Last recorded179,171 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 PXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 179,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear floor corroding

front brake discs worn and corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear shocks casing corroding

sill kit fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 179,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear floor corroding

front brake discs worn and corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear shocks casing corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 156,823 miles

Covers fitted

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 156,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 146,248 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 142,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 142,649 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 134,760 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 131,575 miles

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 19 Jun 2010 127,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 127,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CV53 PXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXN, 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 PXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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