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CX53 LRE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,011 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres between 3-4 mm 185/65r15

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2017 91,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres between 3-4 mm 185/65r15

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,926 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,235 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Jan 2015 82,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 8 Jun 2013 69,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,466 miles

Grease on nearside outer cv boot

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,463 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,215 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,049 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack boot area,tiny leak?

Fail 9 Jan 2009 35,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack boot area,tiny leak?

Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,848 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 17,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,843 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 LRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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