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AV53 CRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,292 mi
Last recorded125,292 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 125,292 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 125,292 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,350 miles

2 front tyres stepped treads noted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,326 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2 rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside ball joint rubber split no dirt ingress

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules showing heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,943 miles

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules showing heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 110,913 miles

initial sound from offside front wheel bearing on rotation

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules showing heavy corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,505 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 105,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,399 miles

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

exhaust back joint showing heavy corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2013 96,398 miles

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

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

exhaust back joint showing heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,794 miles

heavy corrosion at rear exhaust joint

Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

heavy corrosion at rear exhaust joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,006 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 50,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,011 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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AV53 CRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 CRX, 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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AV53 CRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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