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CV53 WZM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,028 mi
Last recorded44,028 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,358 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 36,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,389 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 27,389 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,464 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,774 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 19,774 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,951 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 16,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,102 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 WZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

CV53 WZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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