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CN53 PYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,247 mi
Last recorded72,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 19 Jan 2026 72,241 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the back box connection to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Trye wall slighty worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 67,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the back box connection to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Trye wall slighty worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 61,709 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,378 miles

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 20 Jan 2023 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,182 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,958 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Miss-happen

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,420 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,735 miles

advise n,s,f tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,733 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,280 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,522 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,090 miles

advise scuffing on o,s,front tyre.

advise wear on very oter edges of both front tyres.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,644 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 18,644 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight damage to both front tyre wall's on outter edge's

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,471 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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CN53 PYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CN53 PYP, 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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CN53 PYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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