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CX53 VST

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VST
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,585 miles

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

handbrake low effort

Pass 23 Jan 2016 113,570 miles

hand brake low effort

Fail 16 Jan 2016 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake low effort

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,184 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 88,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,852 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 66,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 52,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,459 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight bubble on outer face

screen cracked in n/s/r lower corner

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,172 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 VST is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

CX53 VST is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is CX53 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 VST shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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