MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front tyre worn too 1.6mm
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front brake pipes corroded
offside front indicator starting too show white light
offside front tyre worn too 1.7mm
offside rear bumper damaged
seapage nearside front cv gator
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
nearside front tyre worn too 1.6mm
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front brake pipes corroded
offside front indicator starting too show white light
offside front tyre worn too 1.7mm
offside rear bumper damaged
seapage nearside front cv gator
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake service
over size wheels fitted
vehicle lowered
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake service
over size wheels fitted
vehicle lowered
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CX53 OHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?
CX53 OHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is CX53 OHJ safe to buy?
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