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CP03 JWX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 JWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 140,947 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Dust cover on o/s rear shock absorber is loose.

Front screen is marked & chipped.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded, starting to leak & one bracket is broken.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 140,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 175/65/14 o/s, 175/70/14 n/s. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to o/s front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Dust cover on o/s rear shock absorber is loose.

Front screen is marked & chipped.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded, starting to leak & one bracket is broken.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,468 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Rear exhaust is corroded, has a broken bracket & is starting to leak.

Some marking on front screen.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Rear exhaust is corroded, has a broken bracket & is starting to leak.

Some marking on front screen.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroded, is starting to leak & one of the support brackets is broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 124,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroded, is starting to leak & one of the support brackets is broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 124,847 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

O/s front tyre is worn on the inside edge & will expose the cords shortly.

Rear exhaust is corroded, is starting to leak & one of the support brackets is broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 113,739 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear silencer is corroded & one support bracket is broken.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Some marking on front screen.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 113,739 miles

Rear silencer is corroded & one support bracket is broken.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Some marking on front screen.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,138 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,564 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,564 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,835 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 59,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,284 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads low

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 JWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JWX, 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 JWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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