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CP03 RSV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

138,924 mi
Last recorded138,924 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 138,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 137,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 131,519 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 131,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 127,852 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front antiroll bar link worn

offside rear brake pipe from hose to valve corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight dampness around steering rack

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Nov 2013 127,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside front antiroll bar link worn

offside rear brake pipe from hose to valve corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight dampness around steering rack

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Nov 2012 123,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

slight tear in offside wiper blade

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,866 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

slight tear in offside wiper blade

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,961 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link slight wear

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link slight wear

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,949 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 104,498 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 104,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,397 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,036 miles

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

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 RSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

CP03 RSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 RSV 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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