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CV53 VTX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,208 mi
Last recorded115,208 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 115,208 miles

Nearside Front Low on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Outer Boot deteriorated

n/s/r seatbelt unchecked due to child seat installed

Fail 4 May 2016 115,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Low on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Outer Boot deteriorated

n/s/r seatbelt unchecked due to child seat installed

Pass 20 May 2015 110,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have been greased front to rear pipes

Pass 23 May 2014 105,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 105,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 101,123 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2013 101,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2012 96,806 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 96,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,123 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 66,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

CV53 VTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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