MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES STRONG ADVISE
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR EX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f tyre worn on edges STRONG ADVISE
engine oil level low
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES STRONG ADVISE
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR EX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f tyre worn on edges STRONG ADVISE
engine oil level low
Strong advise nsr tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge and worn on inner edge
bonnet catch sticking
brakepipe corrosion
chip in screen
exhaust corrosion , rear exhaust back box bracket broken , rear heatshield lose
rear tyres on 2mm
wipers smearing and wiper motor sticking when parking
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Strong advise nsr tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge and worn on inner edge
bonnet catch sticking
brakepipe corrosion
chip in screen
exhaust corrosion , rear exhaust back box bracket broken , rear heatshield lose
rear tyres on 2mm
wipers smearing and wiper motor sticking when parking
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
eml light lit / rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion
eml light lit / rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion
no coolant in tank / exhaust corrosion / rear wiper not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
no coolant in tank / exhaust corrosion / rear wiper not working
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake imbalance 21%
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake imbalance 21%
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU03 XAW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XAW, 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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CU03 XAW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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