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CF03 GVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,267 mi
Last recorded122,267 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,267 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 122,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

emissions not tested due to condidtion of exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2014 109,692 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit and structures cracking.

slight play detected within o/s/f steering rack steering arm.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres on the legal limit and structures cracking.

slight play detected within o/s/f steering rack steering arm.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2013 108,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2011 105,007 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust heavily corroded and front pipe flexi slight leak

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside front tyre minor sidewall dasmage

rear tyres worn close to legal limit and splitting

windscreen wipers parking fault

Fail 17 Dec 2011 105,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust heavily corroded and front pipe flexi slight leak

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside front tyre minor sidewall dasmage

rear tyres worn close to legal limit and splitting

windscreen wipers parking fault

Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,630 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excess

Fail 15 Dec 2010 92,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excess

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,671 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,543 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

N/S/F tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,145 miles

rear tyres only just legal

tyre size 205 50 16 v

Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,316 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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CF03 GVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF03 GVX, 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 CF03 GVX registered?

CF03 GVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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