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CX53 LRA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,805 mi
Last recorded88,805 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

wipers faulty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm and feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm and feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brakes slightly binding

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm and feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm and feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brakes slightly binding

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirror glass missing

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jul 2017 69,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS nearside (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS offside (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror glass missing

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.34mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.73mm and feathering on edge (4.1.E.1)

PRS no engine oil on dip stick

nail in offside rear tyre

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.34mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.73mm and feathering on edge (4.1.E.1)

PRS no engine oil on dip stick

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS offside and nearside (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

wiper spindels worn but still clearing windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,805 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

wiper spindels worn but still clearing windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,906 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 LRA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

CX53 LRA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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