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CU53 YNB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

174,240 mi
Last recorded174,240 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 174,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 174,123 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arch's corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 174,123 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 172,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 172,028 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 167,275 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 167,274 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 167,266 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 166,639 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 166,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 157,899 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 129,118 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 129,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,074 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 127,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 118,219 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 118,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 105,939 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,274 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,264 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,101 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 67,277 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 YNB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YNB, 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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CU53 YNB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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