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CX53 UWG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,773 mi
Last recorded162,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 162,773 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 162,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 149,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front seats not tilting by handle

Fail 4 Jul 2012 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front seats not tilting by handle

Pass 5 Jul 2011 138,159 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front seats not tilting

Fail 28 Jun 2011 138,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front seats not tilting

Pass 29 Jun 2010 124,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 102,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

unable to carry out full inspection of nearside crear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,798 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection of nearside crear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006

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 UWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

CX53 UWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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