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CU03 XJX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

110,852 mi
Last recorded110,852 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,852 miles

chip in windscreen

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nearside rear spring is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

steering rack is damp

Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

chip in windscreen

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nearside rear spring is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

steering rack is damp

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,633 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 13 Feb 2018 105,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear spring very rusty

play in steering rack- off side

Fail 1 Mar 2017 103,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear spring very rusty

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in steering rack- off side

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,210 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 101,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2015 96,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,638 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 82,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

parking permit displayed in drivers view, zone 'A'

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,356 miles

parking permit displayed in drivers view, zone 'A'

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,658 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,682 miles

drivers swide rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers swide rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,283 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres unevenly worn and may produce excessive road noise

Fail 25 Feb 2009 53,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres unevenly worn and may produce excessive road noise

Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,064 miles

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

back exhaust box outer skin corroding and peeling off

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,064 miles

back exhaust box outer skin corroding and peeling off

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,011 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 XJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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