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CU03 XPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,800 mi
Last recorded104,800 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 104,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,333 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 102,333 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 100,118 miles

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))

Fail 23 May 2018 100,118 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,801 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished in the tread area

exhaust is corroded

headlight lens are faded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,378 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 86,377 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,682 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 77,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,280 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,013 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 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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