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CW52 ERY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,969 mi
Last recorded124,969 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 ERY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Rear tyres in poor condition cracking in tread

Fail 24 Mar 2015 124,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres in poor condition cracking in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 101,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,982 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION REAR JOINT VERY BADLY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 90,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION REAR JOINT VERY BADLY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,597 miles

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

exhuast rusty and weak

fuel cap not locking fully but still sealing

rear shocks weak and have slight mist

rear springs rusty and weak

suspension weak

wipers in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2011 84,597 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhuast rusty and weak

fuel cap not locking fully but still sealing

rear shocks weak and have slight mist

rear springs rusty and weak

suspension weak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,553 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 68,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,329 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 57,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 51,285 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 51,285 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 44,162 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 44,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,924 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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CW52 ERY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CW52 ERY, 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 CW52 ERY registered?

CW52 ERY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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