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CU03 XTC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,434 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 96,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear exhaust heat shield loose and hanging down (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,194 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear & offside tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,504 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe corroded (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear & offside tyres perished

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,162 miles

1...surface rust on o/s and n/s front steel brake pipes...2...surface rust on several rear steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,396 miles

surface rust on several front and rear steel brake pipes ( pipes cleaned and greased )

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,118 miles

surface rust on several front and rear steel brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,655 miles

1....front brake pads wearing low....2....surface corrosion on several steel brake pipes....3....rear exhaust sction heavly corroded....4....front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,630 miles

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

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

1....front brake pads wearing low....2....surface corrosion on several steel brake pipes....3....rear exhaust sction heavly corroded....4....front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,211 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,211 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,944 miles

front wipers intermittently not parking.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,472 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 XTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XTC, 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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What year was CU03 XTC registered?

CU03 XTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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