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CV53 YBN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 53,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 May 2010 46,570 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 36,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 36,870 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,439 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 YBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

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

Is CV53 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 YBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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