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CV53 JWX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,323 mi
Last recorded138,323 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 138,323 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 134,583 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 130,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp pattern poor but passed.

Nearside Rear Tyre has no speed or load rating.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has no speed or load rating.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,999 miles

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2021 122,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side of petrol tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour fadded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre pipe flange corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,259 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,930 miles

hand brake readings only just pass mot standards

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,686 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 43,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,197 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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CV53 JWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CV53 JWX, 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 CV53 JWX registered?

CV53 JWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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