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CT03 AFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,756 mi
Last recorded102,756 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 AFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 102,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,006 miles

Both front tyres perished and starting to wear low on edges

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside mirror casing missing

Offside rear tyre perished and in poor condition and wearing close to limit on inner edge

Slight dampness to offside front outer CV gaiter

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 16 Dec 2010 97,006 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres perished and starting to wear low on edges

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside mirror casing missing

Offside rear tyre perished and in poor condition and wearing close to limit on inner edge

Slight dampness to offside front outer CV gaiter

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,080 miles

Dampness around offside outer CV gaiter

Front pads low

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,047 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 86,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 80,817 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside headlamp aim on limit

Fail 7 Dec 2007 80,817 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside headlamp aim on limit

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,022 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 77,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,673 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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CT03 AFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CT03 AFJ, 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 CT03 AFJ registered?

CT03 AFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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