MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
advise fan hanging loose
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
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advise front brake discs worn
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)
brake pipes slightly corroded
corrosion to front and rear coil springs
surface corrosion around underbody areas
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on outer edges and treads cracking
both front tyres worn on outer edges and treads cracking
both front metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front wheel slightly binding
Offside front wheel slightly binding
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
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
rear exhaust rusty
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CV53 YAJ registered?
CV53 YAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is CV53 YAJ safe to buy?
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