MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front number plate watermarked
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate watermarked
rear exhaust box corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f seat belt is frayed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust corrosion.
near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage and splits at the tread.
near side rear tyre is perished, shows uneven tread wear and is out of shape.
off and near side front wipers are smearing screen.
off near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side rear tyre is perished and shows damage at the outer side wall.
rear service brakes show extensive increase/decrease inbalance.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust corrosion.
near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage and splits at the tread.
near side rear tyre is perished, shows uneven tread wear and is out of shape.
off and near side front wipers are smearing screen.
off near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side rear tyre is perished and shows damage at the outer side wall.
rear service brakes show extensive increase/decrease inbalance.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
exhaust corrosion.
near side rear tyre perished and shows damage at the outer side wall.
off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.
off side front headlamp beam image weak.
rear service brakes show extensive increase/decrease.
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
engine oil did not register on the dip-stick(topped up)
exhaust corrosion.
near side rear tyre perished and shows damage at the outer side wall.
off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side front flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.
off side front headlamp beam image weak.
rear service brakes show extensive increase/decrease.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
evidence of exhaust join leaks.
exhaust corrosion.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.
off side front seat belt is slow to retract and requires a helping hand to do so.
rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of exhaust join leaks.
exhaust corrosion.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.
off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.
off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear, are bald at the edge and show splits.
off side front seat belt is slow to retract and requires a helping hand to do so.
off side front, near side front and near side rear tyre outer side walls show damage.
rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
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 YWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 YWG, 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 YWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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