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CX53 WKT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,611 mi
Last recorded135,611 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 135,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top to Bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front shocker corroded

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 135,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 123,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 100,490 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (7.1.4)

parking brake leaver has little reverse travel

Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (7.1.4)

parking brake leaver has little reverse travel

Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect frosted unit (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 93,360 miles

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

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

back box corroded

wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,728 miles

back box corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 90,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

back box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,942 miles

back box outer skin corroding

brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2013 84,980 miles

osr tyre cracking

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,896 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 97,078 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,864 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,869 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 WKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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