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CP03 VXS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,316 mi
Last recorded47,316 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,671 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 36,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,923 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 31,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 28,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,905 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,576 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 17,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,495 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,495 miles

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

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 VXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

Is CP03 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 VXS shows 21 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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