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CK03 MZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,169 mi
Last recorded161,169 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 MZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 161,169 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wiper split slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2013 161,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wiper split slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 135,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 135,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,417 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 88,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and light cracking.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and light cracking.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,844 miles

outer sills not checked sill cov ers fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condotion

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills not checked sill overs fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,379 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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CK03 MZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CK03 MZX, 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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CK03 MZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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