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CX53 TMY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,266 mi
Last recorded89,266 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,438 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated but still supported.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre split advice renewing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,352 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 TMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

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

Is CX53 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 TMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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