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CV53 YAJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,726 mi
Last recorded80,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

advise fan hanging loose

Fail 3 Jan 2019 80,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

advise fan hanging loose

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,204 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 65,204 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,402 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 6 Jun 2016 64,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,560 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and treads cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,560 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and treads cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,686 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,320 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,320 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,504 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,277 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,045 miles

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

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 YAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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