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CW52 EYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,294 mi
Last recorded128,294 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 128,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,971 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 119,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 116,371 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 116,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,084 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 106,084 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s front o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,860 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,089 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

play in n/s and o/s front droplinks

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,579 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s front tyre on limit

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,452 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 65,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

childseat fitted to o/s/r,seatbelt not fully checked

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,622 miles

eml on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,766 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,310 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 49,310 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,116 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 31,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 23,331 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 EYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EYS, 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 EYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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