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CP03 MHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,213 mi
Last recorded145,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 145,213 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front lower gearbox mount rubber deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Fail 13 Jan 2020 145,213 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front lower gearbox mount rubber deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Fail 6 Jan 2020 145,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt New (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid dirty

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Small chips in windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper coolant hose deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,922 miles

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

headlamp beam images deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2017 106,913 miles

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

headlamp beam images deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,998 miles

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

headlamp beam images deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlamp beam images deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,354 miles

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

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,354 miles

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

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

front brake pipes corroding

there was no oil in engine

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,903 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,676 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding.

slight movement offside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,676 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on wear limit, advise replacement.

rear exhaust box corroding.

slight movement offside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,398 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

offside rear tyre perishing.

rear exhaust box corroding.

slight movement offside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,407 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 42,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,232 miles

engine oil was below minimum level.

slight movement in front strut top mounts.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,731 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 MHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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