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CV03 MHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,267 mi
Last recorded167,267 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 MHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,267 miles

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

front subframe and suspension becoming corroded

fuel pipes becoming corroded

only just visable beam pattern on headlamps

rear chassis becoming corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 167,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front subframe and suspension becoming corroded

fuel pipes becoming corroded

only just visable beam pattern on headlamps

rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame very corroded and obscured by under tray (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre support ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded located on floor pan near sub frame mounting point (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link upper cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front arch liner insecure

Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded at floor pan

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre support ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe in wheel arch and into engine compartment (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside upper ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside shock outer casings very corroded (2.7.2a)

body underside very corroded

horn insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2016 163,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded located on floor pan near sub frame mounting point (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc inner surface excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also cannot be opened from inside (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre support ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in wheel arch and into engine compartement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc inner surface excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame very corroded and obscured by under tray (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre support ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front arch liner insecure

Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded at floor pan

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside upper ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside shock outer casings very corroded (2.7.2a)

body underside very corroded

horn insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2015 156,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 152,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 152,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 145,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,258 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 125,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 114,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 95,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,327 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 76,839 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,839 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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