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CV03 DXP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 DXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 64,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1 of rear exhaust box brackets brocken,box insecure as a result, not likely to fall off

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

nearside front bumper damaged and insecure, not likely to fall off

nearside headlight insecure, not likely to fall out, not affected the aim

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,318 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,024 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,032 miles

registered write off DVLA

Fail 9 Jan 2012 53,032 miles

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

registered write off DVLA

Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,290 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,666 miles

both outer sills are covered

engine ignition system is covered

engine oil level is low

exhaust system corroded

hubcaps on roadwheels

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 18,446 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 DXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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