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CP03 MHN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 MHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 117,175 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 108,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

indicator stalk deteriorated

nearside front bumper damage, no edges

nearside rear tyre cracking along tread slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2013 108,091 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

indicator stalk deteriorated

nearside front bumper damage, no edges

nearside rear tyre cracking along tread slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2012 98,441 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2012 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,666 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,131 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 75,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,768 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,768 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,726 miles

all four tyres getting low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,160 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,003 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 MHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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