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CV03 MJX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,496 mi
Last recorded109,496 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 MJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front,2 front to rear and 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018

Brake pipes corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018

Brake pipes corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,284 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 95,284 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear & centre exhaust flanges deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 87,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to inner cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm & worn on edges 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & has splits in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear & centre exhaust flanges deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,280 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,957 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,249 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,249 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,574 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,574 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,058 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 36,166 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,741 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 MJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MJX, 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 MJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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