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CW52 ESY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,427 mi
Last recorded178,427 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 ESY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 178,427 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 178,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted clip loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 173,949 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber wearing down (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under-Body Beside Brake Pipe ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axel Slight Corrosion

Fail 8 May 2020 173,940 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside centre front to rear brake pipe coroded to brake compensater value (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside centre front to rear brake pipe coroded to brake compensater value (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r brake pipe from brake flexy to brake compensator value corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber started to wear (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from brake wheel cylinder to brake flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 148,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 148,339 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,129 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 135,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,628 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 117,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,518 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,949 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 76,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,342 miles

Engine oil close to min

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 65,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil close to min

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,616 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,740 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CW52 ESY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ESY, 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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CW52 ESY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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