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CP03 SXE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016
Fail 11 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 144,073 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 144,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 134,730 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 134,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 126,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 126,372 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 111,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing thorough inspection of inner sills

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,616 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing thorough inspection of inner sills

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 96,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 54,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,858 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 SXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

CP03 SXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CP03 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 SXE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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