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CU53 UJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,377 miles

exhaust brackets corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front link rod has some wear

Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,308 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 86,308 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,086 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,322 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,065 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2014 77,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,366 miles

exhaust back box peeling no blow

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 33,469 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 UJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU53 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

CU53 UJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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