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CX53 WHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,632 mi
Last recorded57,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,632 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion too underside

Fail 24 Jul 2026 57,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion too underside

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,002 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Jul 2025 57,002 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,574 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Aug 2023 56,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,824 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 55,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,506 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 53,506 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,740 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,684 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,278 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,002 miles

rear/middle exhaust joint corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 47,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear/middle exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,722 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,599 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 31,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,311 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 17,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK registered?

CX53 WHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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