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AK03 CXS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,201 miles

Cut in tread-n/s rear tyre

Slight movement in n/s front anti roll bar bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,711 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,245 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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AK03 CXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AK03 CXS, 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 AK03 CXS registered?

AK03 CXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AK03 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 CXS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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