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CW53 GVR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,256 mi
Last recorded127,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 127,256 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 127,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,454 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,071 miles

offside rear tyre wearing in steps on inside tread

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 19 Dec 2008 60,071 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wearing in steps on inside tread

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2007 41,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,611 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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CW53 GVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CW53 GVR, 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 CW53 GVR registered?

CW53 GVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is CW53 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 GVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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