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CN03 XUE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,753 mi
Last recorded118,753 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 XUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,753 miles

plastic over sills fitted

wear in near side front suspension top mount

Fail 21 Oct 2019 118,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,202 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,936 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2018 103,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part loose in fixing (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,258 miles

front and rear coil springs are corroded

n s f mirror cover is missing but fully secure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,288 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,071 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,387 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s & n/s/f metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,589 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,589 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,602 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,414 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,376 miles

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

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 XUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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