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CP03 RLV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,192 mi
Last recorded124,192 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 RLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,192 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 124,122 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,746 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 118,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,434 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 112,434 miles

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 105,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 98,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,268 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,421 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 43,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,175 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 RLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

CP03 RLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 RLV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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