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CP03 GCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail intyre also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 119,922 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail intyre also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 115,949 miles

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

both rear tyres wearing on edges + perishing

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2018 115,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

both rear tyres wearing on edges + perishing

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,769 miles

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED HOLED & BLOWING

Fail 28 Jun 2017 111,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED HOLED & BLOWING

Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,688 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 28 Jun 2016 106,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,143 miles

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

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

o/s mirror has been repaired with tape

slight accident damage to bottom of n/s/r door+wheel arch

Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,143 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror has been repaired with tape

slight accident damage to bottom of n/s/r door+wheel arch

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,672 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 26 Jun 2013 83,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,273 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

rear exhaust corroded

slight accident damage to bottom of n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 28 Jun 2012 76,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

rear exhaust corroded

slight accident damage to bottom of n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,679 miles

accident damage to n/s/r

centre exhaustjoint corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to n/s/r

centre exhaustjoint corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,217 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2010 63,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,689 miles

rear exhaudt corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaudt corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,576 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,576 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 21 Jun 2007 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

accident damage to n/s/r door and panel

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,888 miles

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

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

accident damage to n/s/r door and panel

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,889 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing odd

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 GCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CP03 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

CP03 GCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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