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CP52 CXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,268 mi
Last recorded207,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 CXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 207,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 207,268 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 198,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 192,324 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 186,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroaded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 179,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 173,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 166,622 miles

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2015 160,201 miles

Oil leak

both front shocker weak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 154,523 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 148,283 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 144,132 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 25 May 2011 130,713 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 130,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 118,196 miles

cut in osf seat belt

front discs pitted inner face high imbalace on rollers

front shocks weak

nsf tyre close to limit

oil on min mark

osr tyre perished

poor beam pattern front lights

rear bumper damaged

slight play at top rear shock bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,632 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 104,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 104,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 98,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,842 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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CP52 CXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP52 CXG, 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 CP52 CXG registered?

CP52 CXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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