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CP03 JGF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,106 mi
Last recorded158,106 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 JGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 158,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 152,451 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 152,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported taibox (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,660 miles

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

coolant level low

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Oct 2015 149,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coolant level low

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2014 147,224 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

coolent level low

engine worning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 142,292 miles

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

coolent level low

Fail 12 Mar 2013 142,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolent level low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 129,221 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 128,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front bumper not secured

tailbox deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2011 120,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 103,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,893 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 76,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,907 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 JGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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