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CP03 RVT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,206 mi
Last recorded81,206 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 RVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,206 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2016 81,196 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,899 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,587 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusted.

n/s/r tyre outer wall in poor condition.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,576 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust rusted.

n/s/r tyre outer wall in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,005 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres outter sidewalls in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres outter sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,430 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 RVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP03 RVT registered?

CP03 RVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is CP03 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 RVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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