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DN53 CNE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,034 mi
Last recorded94,034 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 CNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,034 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 94,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexi leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system corroded, slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe into wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe into wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,511 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 86,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens cloudy, no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,772 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 81,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,346 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 62,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,114 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,379 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,814 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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DN53 CNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN53 CNE, 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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DN53 CNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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