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CP52 ETX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 ETX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,255 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition, center box rattleing & rear exhaust box corroded

Off side rear wheel arch damaged

Oil leak

Slight play in both front top suspention mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,084 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated and corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,064 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,088 miles

nearside rear shock damp

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 71,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,300 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,300 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 59,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 50,546 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 50,546 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,589 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 ETX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP52 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

CP52 ETX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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