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CN03 NUK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,020 mi
Last recorded201,020 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 NUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 201,020 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 201,010 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 169,744 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 109,744 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 151,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 151,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,052 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 68,049 miles

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

flakey corrosion on back exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,691 miles

flakey corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,758 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,433 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,348 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

surface cut on outer wall of n/s front tyre

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower engine panels fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unablke to check n/s and o/s front flexi brake hose metal ends due to rubber shrouds fitted

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 NUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN03 NUK, 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 NUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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