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CX53 LBJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,102 mi
Last recorded113,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 113,102 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 106,645 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front incorrect bolt in caliper

Fail 11 May 2017 106,644 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front incorrect bolt in caliper

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,517 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 96,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 88,435 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 88,429 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 81,136 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORROIDED

Pass 6 May 2011 72,944 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 66,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,104 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,341 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 LBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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