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CX53 OHP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 117,440 miles

All suspension coil springs rusty.

Both rear tyres badly cracking/perishing ,small cuts also present.Reccomend replace .

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wear lips present on edges of both front brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 117,440 miles

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

All suspension coil springs rusty.

Both rear tyres badly cracking/perishing ,small cuts also present.Reccomend replace .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wear lips present on edges of both front brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,986 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,089 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,187 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 OHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

CX53 OHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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