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CV03 JVE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,305 mi
Last recorded132,305 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 JVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear exhaust box from joint corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 123,274 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust silencer corroded

high mileage recomend cam belt

wipers parking on screen in view intermittently

Fail 15 Mar 2014 123,274 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust silencer corroded

high mileage recomend cam belt

wipers parking on screen in view intermittently

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 105,506 miles

Both front tyres wearing bold edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre outer sidewall chipped

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhasut box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2011 94,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 88,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 80,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,015 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 43,015 miles

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

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 JVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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