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CX53 UXJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 61,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside and inside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system damaged and deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,412 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked slightly on sidewall

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 49,004 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective cannot release seat belt (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked slightly on sidewall

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 40,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,634 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks to tread area and side walls

Fail 19 Nov 2008 29,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 28,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,933 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 UXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

CX53 UXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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