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CV53 YWG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

162,132 mi
Last recorded162,132 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 162,132 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 162,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Aug 2013 146,299 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 146,299 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 137,972 miles

front number plate watermarked

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 137,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,199 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 124,198 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,665 miles

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.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 106,665 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 89,356 miles

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.

Fail 11 Jul 2009 89,356 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,624 miles

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.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 72,623 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,313 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 41,957 miles

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.

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 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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