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CN03 NVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,442 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2020 111,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle running gear has been modified .( front) engine management lamp inoperative. pre 2008

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 109,079 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,702 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

headlight covers cloudy but not affecting the pattern

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,898 miles

centr section exhaust rubber split

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,935 miles

Rear exhaust box flakey

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,536 miles

flakey corrosion on back exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,683 miles

corrosion on back exhaust box.

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,082 miles

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check rear handbrake cables fully due to being greased

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,390 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,055 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on tread (2mm)

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower engine panel 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 NVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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