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CW53 JFO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,317 mi
Last recorded123,317 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 JFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,317 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracks outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 123,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracks outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 123,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner and has cut but not showing any cords or plys

Pass 16 Nov 2012 114,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 114,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,729 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate begining to deteriate

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,607 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,774 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,315 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

tyres slightly deterioated between tread

Fail 20 Nov 2006 26,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

tyres slightly deterioated between tread

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 JFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

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

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