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CV53 YAA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,214 mi
Last recorded136,214 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 136,214 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x- member & holed by tow hitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

complete underside ie: chassis floors corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 132,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal new lower outer sill & welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal & new sill welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer lower plastic sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer lower plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside wax-oiled

Fail 8 Dec 2021 122,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture & leaking & blew on brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer lower plastic sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer lower plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside wax-oiled

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,992 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,826 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,772 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 74,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,823 miles

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

Front brake disks corroded on inner faces.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,634 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,638 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 52,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,977 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YAA, 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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CV53 YAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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