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CX53 HFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

196,711 mi
Last recorded196,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 196,711 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 196,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 192,986 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 192,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 191,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 176,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 150,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 148,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 145,296 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 145,296 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 128,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,966 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 116,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,764 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,590 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 89,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 89,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,645 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,788 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,013 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 HFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CX53 HFE, 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 CX53 HFE registered?

CX53 HFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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