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CW53 JHY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,279 mi
Last recorded166,279 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 JHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 166,279 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 166,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 151,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in n/s o/s front inner rack ends

Fail 24 Oct 2016 151,745 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight play in n/s o/s front inner rack ends

Pass 22 Oct 2015 138,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 123,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,301 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 102,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,683 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,726 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 37,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,203 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 JHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

CW53 JHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is CW53 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 JHY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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