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CP03 DPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,695 mi
Last recorded106,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 DPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,695 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe corroded and connecting components

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear shocks corroded

rear structure corroded

sill covers corroded

underside of vehicle components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,654 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Service due light illuminated

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,639 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,899 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,405 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 61,352 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,176 miles

exhaust tailbox heavily corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low inside edge

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,389 miles

exhaust tailbox heavily corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,341 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 49,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,071 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 29,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,647 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 DPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DPE, 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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CP03 DPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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