MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
center/rear exhaust joint corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
center exhaust corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
center exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre is perished in the tread area
exhaust is corroded
headlight lens are faded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust is corroded
n/s/r tyre is perished in the tread area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexi-brake hose slightly corroded
nearside front wiper blade torn
nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated/perished recommend replacement
offside rear tyre worn out of shape
plastic sill protection covers fitted obscuring some testable items
nearside front wiper blade torn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexi-brake hose slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated/perished recommend replacement
offside rear tyre worn out of shape
plastic sill protection covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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CU03 XPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 XPZ, 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 XPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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