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CN03 NVB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,562 mi
Last recorded124,562 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 NVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 124,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 124,562 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 120,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,293 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 116,274 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 112,589 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 112,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 103,937 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 97,561 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 97,554 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 81,497 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 67,929 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels 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 NVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NVB, 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 CN03 NVB registered?

CN03 NVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is CN03 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 NVB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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