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CN03 XRR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,856 mi
Last recorded132,856 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 XRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracking sidewalls and in treads

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

rear exhaust box outer skin rotten

Fail 5 Aug 2013 105,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer degraded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer degraded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,666 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust silencer badly degraded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 25 Jul 2012 99,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust silencer badly degraded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,143 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2010 87,372 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 79,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,936 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 42,936 miles

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

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 XRR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

CN03 XRR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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