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CV03 MDE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,086 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,418 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f shock casing corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f shock casing corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2013 67,174 miles

engine management light illuminated, driver's instrument cluster.

exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 May 2013 67,174 miles

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

engine management light illuminated, driver's instrument cluster.

exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,796 miles

Oil leak

part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

engine mil lamp illuminated on dashboard.

part of exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,874 miles

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,954 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 17,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,331 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 MDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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