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CN03 XNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 XNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes all copperslip up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 259,025 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

travel in handbrake

Fail 22 Aug 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Jul 2021 246,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 234,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 224,014 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 223,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 210,815 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 187,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 187,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 156,400 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 156,400 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 126,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,385 miles

nearside mirror missing.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,385 miles

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

nearside mirror missing.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,291 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,688 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,264 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,227 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,125 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,147 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

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 XNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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