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CP03 XEB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,041 mi
Last recorded97,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,041 miles

corrosion to rear axle,rear flexi ferrules and rear metal brake pipes x2.

corrosion to rear brake pipes covered with grease and unable to assess.

front belt recoil slow. os and ns.

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

osr brake cable incorrectly fitted.

rear damper bodies corroded.

rear foot brake imbalance 29%

sill guards fitted and nsr damaged in suspension PA.

underside is dirty close to abandon test limit.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,837 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

brake compensator valve lever has sticktion.

corrosion to rear axle,rear flexi ferrules and rear metal brake pipes x2.

front belt recoil slow. os and ns.

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

osr brake cable incorrectly fitted.

rear damper bodies corroded.

sill guards fitted and nsr damaged in suspension PA.

underside is dirty close to abandon test limit.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,527 miles

head lamps deteriorated and poor images,tyre pressures low

n/s rear brake binding at limit

rear brake pipes rusty,surface corrosion to chassis,multi guards fitted,

rear exhaust deteriorated, fouling bumper and has plastic melting to front pipe

rear wiper torn,front discs deteriorated,n/s front brake pipe corroded at limit

Fail 3 Dec 2015 89,417 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

head lamps deteriorated and poor images,tyre pressures low

n/s rear brake binding at limit

rear brake pipes rusty,surface corrosion to chassis,multi guards fitted,

rear exhaust deteriorated, fouling bumper and has plastic melting to front pipe

rear wiper torn,front discs deteriorated,n/s front brake pipe corroded at limit

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,555 miles

front tyres worn inner edges at limit 205/50/16, n/s front brake pipe and flexy ferrule rusty, rear exhaust clamp corroded, front coil springs rusty, head lamps deteriorated and poor images

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,563 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated, child seat fitted, n/s head lamp damp, front tyres uneven wear to inner edges, o/s front flexy ferrule rusty, n/s front brake pipe rusty, n/s rear coil spring rusty, rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade deteriorated, child seat fitted, n/s head lamp damp, front tyres uneven wear to inner edges, o/s front flexy ferrule rusty, n/s front brake pipe rusty, n/s rear coil spring rusty, rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 59,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,991 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 45,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,807 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,220 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,137 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 XEB 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 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 XEB, 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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CP03 XEB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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