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CU03 XJB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,299 miles

Slight play in front upper shocker bushes

Fail 26 May 2016 87,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in front upper shocker bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,200 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer bracket broken away from silencer

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,188 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,429 miles

The air bag warning lamp is operating

The washer jets are weak in operation

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,220 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,234 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,250 miles

The exhaust rea box is corroded on its outer layer

The o/s/r door wont open from the inside or the outside

Fail 22 Apr 2009 29,250 miles

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

The exhaust rea box is corroded on its outer layer

The o/s/r door wont open from the inside or the outside

Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,714 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,730 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 XJB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

CU03 XJB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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