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CP52 ETJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

275,326 mi
Last recorded275,326 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 ETJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 275,326 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak from radiator

engine has a noisey camshaft

exhaust system heavilly deteriorated

oil leak from camshaft cover

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Mar 2014 250,171 miles

advise top front suspension strut mounts showing signs of fatigue

Fail 24 Mar 2014 250,171 miles

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

advise top front suspension strut mounts showing signs of fatigue

Pass 21 Mar 2013 213,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 181,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 156,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,493 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,306 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 50,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,100 miles

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

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 ETJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

CP52 ETJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is CP52 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 ETJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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