MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamp beam images deteriorating
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlamp beam images deteriorating
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pipes corroding
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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroding.
slight movement offside front antiroll bar link.
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.
front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.
offside rear tyre perishing.
rear exhaust box corroding.
slight movement offside front antiroll bar link.
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
engine oil was below minimum level.
slight movement in front strut top mounts.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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