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CU03 VLB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 117,442 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 117,420 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front bumper loose

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 62,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 52,048 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 VLB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU03 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU03 VLB?

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What year was CU03 VLB registered?

CU03 VLB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CU03 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 VLB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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