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CN03 XOT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f top shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function o/s/f badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread froint and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres perished

front suspension components corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2023

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2023

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,142 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,039 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres little perished

Fail 2 Mar 2020 98,031 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front poss due to misty lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres little perished

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,137 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,999 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

small pas leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to misty headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

small pas leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,321 miles

Front exhaust worn

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

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

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

pas leak

rear exhaust box rubber missing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 73,321 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front exhaust worn

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

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

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

pas leak

rear exhaust box rubber missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlamps misty

exhaused corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,437 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaused rear silencer skin corroded

front wipers worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,437 miles

Oil leak

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaused rear silencer skin corroded

front wipers worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,255 miles

exhaused corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 51,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,049 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 15,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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 XOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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