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CX53 CJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 158,054 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 157,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2017 133,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 120,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2016 119,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2015 110,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 100,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 100,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 90,031 miles

Nearside front link rod has slight play.

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

Fail 17 May 2013 89,891 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front link rod has slight play.

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

Pass 24 May 2012 79,796 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 79,796 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 68,182 miles

corrosion o/s front brake pipe

hand brake in need of attention

Fail 12 May 2011 68,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion o/s front brake pipe

hand brake in need of attention

Pass 24 May 2010 54,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,529 miles

o/s front wiper blade torn but clearing screen ok

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,529 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front wiper blade torn but clearing screen ok

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,952 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 39,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,001 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,887 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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CX53 CJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX53 CJZ, 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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CX53 CJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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