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CP03 GHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,459 mi
Last recorded85,459 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 85,459 miles

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2014 85,459 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 80,382 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2013 80,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 74,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,082 miles

structural deterioration exhaust tailbox

Fail 10 May 2011 67,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

structural deterioration exhaust tailbox

Pass 7 May 2010 58,854 miles

adjusted n/s h/lamp aim (was too high)

Pass 22 May 2009 52,227 miles

fitted new offside rear coil spring prior to test (lower coil was broken)

Pass 27 May 2008 46,262 miles

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)

adjusted h/lamp alignment (n/side was low andtoo far right)(o/side was too low)

Pass 29 May 2007 37,877 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 29,683 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 29,683 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 GHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP03 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

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

Is CP03 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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