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CU53 YEX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,691 mi
Last recorded41,691 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,946 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 37,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,738 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,583 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,945 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,870 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre small cracks in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,870 miles

offside front tyre small cracks in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,294 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,811 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 12 Sep 2007 21,811 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,012 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 YEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

CU53 YEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is CU53 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 YEX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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