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CP03 JBE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,416 mi
Last recorded52,416 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 JBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,843 miles

Oil leak

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

rear exhaust deteriatied

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,937 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both headlamps have poor beam image

Fail 14 Oct 2011 45,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both headlamps have poor beam image

Fail 7 Oct 2010 44,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,559 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,360 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,707 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 JBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JBE, 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 JBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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