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CX53 YOM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,571 mi
Last recorded106,571 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,571 miles

flexi exhaust slightly blowing

o/s/f brake hose ferrule rusty on shock

rear brake pipes rusty

rear brakes binding slight

Fail 10 Mar 2018 106,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

flexi exhaust slightly blowing

o/s/f brake hose ferrule rusty on shock

rear brake pipes rusty

rear brakes binding slight

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,542 miles

front tyres 1.6 mm

headlights poor beam

o/s/f brake hose ferrule rusty

o/s/r tyre poor and cracking 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear end of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside door steps (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front inner wings corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

coil spring corroded front & rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded & one rear mount missing

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear end of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside door steps (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front inner wings corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

coil spring corroded front & rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded & one rear mount missing

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust emissions close to limit at start of emissions test

milage back light not working

rear exhaust corroded & one rear mount missing but exhaust is secure

rear tyres cracking slightly

rear wiper spliting

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,322 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust emissions close to limit at start of emissions test

milage back light not working

rear exhaust corroded & one rear mount missing but exhaust is secure

rear tyres cracking slightly

rear wiper spliting

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 22 May 2012 61,390 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 61,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 54,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 48,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 48,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,557 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,480 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 38,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,950 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CX53 YOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YOM, 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 YOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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