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CU03 XJH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,515 mi
Last recorded108,515 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,515 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,169 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 71,547 miles

corrosion on exhaust

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight damage to floor

Fail 14 May 2012 71,547 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

slight damage to floor

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on exhaust

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 63,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,134 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 24 May 2010 53,132 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 29 May 2009 44,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 44,618 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,617 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,566 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 34,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,597 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 XJH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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