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CX53 OHT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 OHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cam shaft rattling

Fail 20 Sep 2025 85,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cam shaft rattling

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,151 miles

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

Rear silenser outer skin corroded

cam shaft rattle

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,151 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear silenser outer skin corroded

cam shaft rattle

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 62,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,897 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 56,894 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc heavily corroded and pitted but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking but no cord or ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,859 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 49,174 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,938 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,354 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 OHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX53 OHT registered?

CX53 OHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is CX53 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 OHT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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