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CP53 CCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,048 mi
Last recorded232,048 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 CCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 232,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 231,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 228,214 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 224,918 miles

EML on

slight play rack

Fail 29 Jul 2024 224,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EML on

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some play rack

Pass 21 Jul 2023 220,091 miles

E M light on

Fail 17 Jul 2023 219,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

E M light on

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 216,808 miles

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

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

o/s rear arch corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 210,507 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 210,471 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 202,817 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 202,779 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 195,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 195,450 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front lower mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 187,070 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 187,070 miles

Windscreen washer not working bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 177,245 miles

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

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

grease on brake pipes

Fail 11 Sep 2017 177,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

grease on brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2016 165,490 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 30 Aug 2016 165,269 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 9 Sep 2015 153,189 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 7 Sep 2015 153,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding when park brake is used, the brake sticks on (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 3 Sep 2014 140,669 miles

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

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

engine check light on

grease on brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2013 129,610 miles

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

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

grease on brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 120,568 miles

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

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,336 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,101 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 93,011 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,925 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 65,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,062 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,687 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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CP53 CCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CP53 CCO, 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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CP53 CCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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