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CU03 XNY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,596 mi
Last recorded66,596 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,596 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 66,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 66,555 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s + o/s and metal pipe nuts to each flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective n/s + o/s (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 64,099 miles

Front macpherson strut has slight play top bearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,148 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 45,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,684 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 40,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,902 miles

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

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

rear box poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,136 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,123 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,329 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,983 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,160 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 XNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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