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CN03 GGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,859 mi
Last recorded178,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 GGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 178,859 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 178,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 173,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 173,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car emmits some black smoke

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 168,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outter skin deteriating

Pass 18 Jan 2014 158,340 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 158,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 138,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 138,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Advise rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,536 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 136,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 130,606 miles

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

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

rear number plate slight water

Pass 25 Jan 2010 128,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,343 miles

brake fliud level low damage to wheel trims outer sills coverd by plastic trim corrosion to exhaust joint

Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,544 miles

engine under tray fitted , outer sills covered in plastic trim , damage to wheel trims ,

Fail 14 Mar 2008 84,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine under tray fitted , outer sills covered in plastic trim , damage to wheel trims ,

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 45,754 miles

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

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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CN03 GGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CN03 GGU, 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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CN03 GGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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