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CW53 BHY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2018 101,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

beam patterns only just visable

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 91,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,968 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 84,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 80,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,996 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,401 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,221 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,867 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 34,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,030 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CW53 BHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW53 BHY, 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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CW53 BHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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