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CU03 UZM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,069 mi
Last recorded67,069 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 UZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 67,069 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2016 67,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2015 62,829 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 May 2015 62,829 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,874 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,991 miles

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

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)

front brake discs showing wear

rear exhauet box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,939 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,939 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,737 miles

Airbag light on

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

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Front bumper skirt nearside insecure

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,737 miles

Airbag light on

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

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Front bumper skirt nearside insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,985 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,985 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 May 2009 38,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 38,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 12,242 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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CU03 UZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CU03 UZM, 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 CU03 UZM registered?

CU03 UZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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