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CP03 GME

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,731 mi
Last recorded80,731 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2025 80,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam and o/s and n/s back plates corroded

front sub frame corroded, o/s and n/s front sub frame mounts corroded in inner wings

o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2024 77,164 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam and o/s and n/s back plates corroded

front sub frame corroded, o/s and n/s front sub frame mounts corroded in inner wings

o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,438 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,272 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s subframe mounting brackets corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s subframe mounting brackets corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp pattern just visible

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe & mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear axle beam corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,474 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease,front sub frame mounts corroded,plastic sill covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s,rear beam corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,827 miles

rear tyres craked

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,607 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,990 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,329 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SEAT COVERS BEING FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,551 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 GME is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GME, 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 GME registered?

CP03 GME is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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