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CP03 HFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,307 mi
Last recorded99,307 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,307 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,306 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 87,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,344 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Feb 2014 63,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,028 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 51,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,454 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 45,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,791 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,899 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CP03 HFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

CP03 HFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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