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CX53 YXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,928 mi
Last recorded57,928 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes worn/Deteriorated

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock corroded

Rear wiper worn

Slight play in N/S/F Top mount bearing

Small cracks on front number plate

Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,928 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level lose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes worn/Deteriorated

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock corroded

Rear wiper worn

Slight play in N/S/F Top mount bearing

Small cracks on front number plate

Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,646 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear!!! (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 37,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear!!! (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,357 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,284 miles

both front/rear sub frames corroded!!

exhaust corroded-not leaking at time of test

n/s/f tyre cracking/split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,308 miles

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

exhaust corroded- not leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,112 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,112 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,250 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 25,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,439 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,568 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,011 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 YXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

CX53 YXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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