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CP03 HZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 HZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,749 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired slack / rattles (1.1.17 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting deteriorated, but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (n/s worse (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,749 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired slack / rattles (1.1.17 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mounting deteriorated, but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (n/s worse (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim & pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 118,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired slack / rattles (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front movement in both suspension top mountings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2018 118,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired slack / rattles (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front movement in both suspension top mountings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 115,092 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 115,032 miles

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

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 110,639 miles

Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,270 miles

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,815 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,604 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,442 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,153 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,153 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,862 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,038 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 25,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,456 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 HZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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