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CP03 JSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,525 mi
Last recorded128,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,927 miles

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

unidentified amber lamp on dash on

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 122,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,607 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,399 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,472 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,105 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 97,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 87,209 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 87,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,696 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,290 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 41,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,897 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 JSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

CP03 JSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is CP03 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 JSY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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