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CV03 DAU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 142,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded and has a mounting missing but remains secure

Fail 9 May 2013 142,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded and has a mounting missing but remains secure

Pass 10 May 2012 135,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust has a mounting missing but system remains secure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

n/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

Fail 7 Mar 2011 124,328 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

n/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 78,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,651 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,488 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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CV03 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV03 DAU, 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 CV03 DAU registered?

CV03 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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