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CU03 XJD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,794 mi
Last recorded109,794 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic cover (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,816 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f headlight misting up

Fail 9 Aug 2013 88,700 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f headlight misting up

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 79,947 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded on edges

coolant level below minimum

damage to bodywork

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

oil level on minimum

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,013 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 26,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 16,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,098 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 XJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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