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CP03 DHY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 DHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 111,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box clamp/joint very corroded.

exhaust back box mounting broken off exhaust.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear 3 x nails in tyre.

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box clamp/joint very corroded.

exhaust back box mounting broken off exhaust.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,697 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,108 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre to rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,108 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre to rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlight faded reducing beam image

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust sections and join corroded

Rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2013 61,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside headlight faded reducing beam image

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust sections and join corroded

Rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,782 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,780 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,309 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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CP03 DHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP03 DHY, 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 CP03 DHY registered?

CP03 DHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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