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CP03 VXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 104,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,855 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,059 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,059 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,748 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 77,006 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 73,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 4 Jul 2009 73,024 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,136 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,227 miles

multi guards fitted,rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,600 miles

arch covers fitted

body damage

flexy guards fitted

n/s rear tyre

sill covers fitted

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 VXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

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

Is CP03 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 VXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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