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CX53 TXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,319 mi
Last recorded112,319 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,319 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working high beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned dip (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,359 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 103,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,779 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,618 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 53,618 miles

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

gear knob loose.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,532 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,253 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 TXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

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

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