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CW53 JCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 JCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 65,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,819 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,620 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 35,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,772 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted edges

both front tyre tread patterns have raised tread block patterns

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed but not exposing cord/ply at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2010 30,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted edges

both front tyre tread patterns have raised tread block patterns

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed but not exposing cord/ply at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,551 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,721 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,274 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 JCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

CW53 JCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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