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CX53 YNC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,309 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,319 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 80,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,013 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,008 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension leg mounting has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,499 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,147 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,164 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,156 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexible (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,254 miles

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

snow tyre fitted to n/s/r

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

snow tyre fitted to n/s/r

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,146 miles

all four tyres worn low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,287 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,254 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 1 Dec 2008

Both front tyres worn low to edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,078 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,584 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 YNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

CX53 YNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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