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CX53 YOW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,092 mi
Last recorded175,092 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 175,092 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 157,890 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 142,902 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 128,590 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 6 Nov 2010 122,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,765 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 114,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,858 miles

your vehicle has only just met the requirements for the parking brake. The offside wheel is much lower than the nearside.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,390 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 YOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX53 YOW registered?

CX53 YOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CX53 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 YOW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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