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CP03 TDV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,653 mi
Last recorded75,653 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting worn (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,861 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine warning lamp on.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall slightly distorted.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine warning lamp on.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall slightly distorted.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,680 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,662 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,754 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,750 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,616 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,077 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 7,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 May 2006 7,539 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 TDV 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 72.2%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

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

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