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CV03 DDX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,631 mi
Last recorded77,631 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 DDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,631 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 77,631 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 76,690 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On silencer joint to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Front Oil leak On engine ()

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Poor image on headlights

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

Offside Front Poor image on headlights

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust box corrroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust box corrroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,759 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,874 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,874 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,583 miles

Rear exhaust section badly corroded/heat sheild loose

Rear tyres perrished/cracked in tread area

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 23,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,596 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 DDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDX, 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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CV03 DDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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