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CP03 XDU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,109 mi
Last recorded70,109 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,109 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 70,109 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,580 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,945 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,329 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 XDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP03 XDU registered?

CP03 XDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is CP03 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 XDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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