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CX53 VTL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,783 mi
Last recorded79,783 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,704 miles

Advise front wiper blades

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,704 miles

Advise front wiper blades

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,119 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,412 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,387 miles

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

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 VTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

CX53 VTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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