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CV53 YWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,650 mi
Last recorded150,650 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 150,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 135,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 127,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 124,960 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 121,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,385 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,616 miles

all tyres wearing low in places //// front tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 3 Apr 2013 115,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

all tyres wearing low in places //// front tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

front and rear wipers split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,993 miles

both front disc's corroded and lipped on inner face's

metal brake pipe's corroded on the rear and n/s/f

Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,605 miles

front pads corroded on inner edges

metal brake pipe corroded across rear axle

Fail 3 Dec 2009 81,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre reading 1.6mm

off side front tyre reading 2mm

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,433 miles

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

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

near side front tyre reading 1.6mm

off side front tyre reading 2mm

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,226 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,566 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 49,376 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,376 miles

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.

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 YWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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