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CU03 XMB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,339 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 72,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,194 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

all brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 25 Jul 2013 65,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

all brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,737 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box outer sking coming away

horn buttons worn

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

rear number plate fadeing

repair done to o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,737 miles

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

rear number plate fadeing

repair done to o/s/f chassis leg

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

back box outer sking coming away

horn buttons worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 56,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box outer skin coming away

has had repair work done to o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f suspension top mount

slight play in o/s/f suspensoin top mount

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,938 miles

back box outer skin coming away

has had repair work done to o/s/f

slight play in n/s/f suspension top mount

slight play in o/s/f suspensoin top mount

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,838 miles

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

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

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

has repair work to offside front

slight damage to offside rear sill

Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 47,687 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 47,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 40,049 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

vehicle showing signs of accident damage repair to off side front

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,544 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 XMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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