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CU53 OHX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,904 mi
Last recorded103,904 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 103,904 miles

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

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Fail 20 May 2019 103,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear 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))

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 17 May 2018 98,926 miles

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

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 17 May 2018 98,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 17 May 2017 94,599 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 94,599 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 87,813 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 80,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,753 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 65,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 58,725 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 58,725 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 52,146 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 52,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 45,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,711 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

REAR BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,708 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

REAR BUMPER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,141 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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CU53 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CU53 OHX, 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 CU53 OHX registered?

CU53 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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