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CN03 XOH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,275 mi
Last recorded157,275 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 157,275 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 157,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens heavily glazed

Pass 2 May 2018 144,097 miles

coolant was low (topped up)

near side front brake pipe corroded

off side front indicator a bit white

Fail 2 May 2018 144,097 miles

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

coolant was low (topped up)

near side front brake pipe corroded

off side front indicator a bit white

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,158 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED/LEAKING.

MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARM-RACK O/S-N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 129,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED/LEAKING.

MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARM-RACK O/S-N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,353 miles

near side headlamp kick off is flat and adjuster broke

Fail 5 Feb 2016 118,353 miles

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

near side headlamp kick off is flat and adjuster broke

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,619 miles

HEAD LIGHTS POOR CONDITION O/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS SLIGHT OIL LEAK BY COIL PACK

Fail 6 Feb 2015 106,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HEAD LIGHTS POOR CONDITION O/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS SLIGHT OIL LEAK BY COIL PACK

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,030 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

OIL LEVEL MIN.SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.CORROSION N/S/F BRAKE PIPE.PLAY N/S/FSTRUT TOP MOUNT.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 95,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

OIL LEVEL MIN.SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.CORROSION N/S/F BRAKE PIPE.PLAY N/S/FSTRUT TOP MOUNT.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,352 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.OIL LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS WORN.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 87,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.CORROSION MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.OIL LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS WORN.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,609 miles

rear section of exhaust holed and corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,609 miles

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

rear section of exhaust holed and corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,914 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 60,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION-ARMS-TOP MOUNTS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,596 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,506 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 43,506 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,122 miles

nail in osr tyre

slight leak nsr shocker

slight movement osf top suspension mount

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,925 miles

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 XOH 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 56%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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