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CP03 SKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,575 mi
Last recorded108,575 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 SKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 108,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,049 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,530 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,327 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 81,327 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,763 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,312 miles

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

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 SKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

CP03 SKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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