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CX53 TVN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,403 mi
Last recorded103,403 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,403 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,950 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,460 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,842 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective front stabiliser ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,062 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,210 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,966 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,811 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,623 miles

(centre box and rear box, outer heatshields deteriorated) Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,623 miles

(centre box and rear box, outer heatshields deteriorated) Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,240 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edges

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 TVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

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

Is CX53 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 TVN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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