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CV53 PXC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,553 mi
Last recorded190,553 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 PXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 190,553 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 190,816 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2024 190,816 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2021 176,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 175,983 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 160,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 141,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,667 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre walls perished

Fail 15 Mar 2018 136,644 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front tyre walls perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,674 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 130,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 126,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 144,782 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 127,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,244 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 76,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,838 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CV53 PXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV53 PXC registered?

CV53 PXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CV53 PXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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