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CV53 YBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,541 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,431 miles

Back box corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,085 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 71,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,768 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,675 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 62,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,613 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,058 miles

middle and rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 50,058 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,752 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 37,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,515 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 YBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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