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CU03 XAW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,474 mi
Last recorded112,474 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 112,474 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 112,474 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 103,571 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 103,571 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 94,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light lit / rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 94,472 miles

eml light lit / rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion

Pass 28 May 2011 83,964 miles

no coolant in tank / exhaust corrosion / rear wiper not working

Fail 28 May 2011 83,964 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 79,427 miles

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%

Fail 6 May 2010 79,427 miles

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%

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,971 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,264 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 45,399 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,399 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 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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