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CP03 RVR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,898 mi
Last recorded136,898 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 136,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 131,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box poor condtion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 122,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked and perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box poor condtion

Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 113,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 101,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,629 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 55,628 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,250 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

offside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Fail 9 Mar 2012 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

offside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,644 miles

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

near side and off side front brake discs scored on inner edges excessively

near side and off side front tyres starting to deteriorate on outer side walls

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side and off side front brake discs scored on inner edges excessively

near side and off side front tyres starting to deteriorate on outer side walls

Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,351 miles

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

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

both front tyres sidewall damage

front discs corroded slightly inner face & inner pads look low

offside rear tyre worn inner edge & going out of shape & cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,535 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,535 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,456 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 RVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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