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CV53 KXJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 108,503 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 108,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear seat belt anchor missing

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,279 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 100,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,444 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,846 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 91,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,043 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 87,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,772 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,883 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,070 miles

bumper loose at offside front;

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,362 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 51,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,985 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,480 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

windscreen washers little poor

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,619 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 KXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ registered?

CV53 KXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is CV53 KXJ safe to buy?

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