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CV03 MPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,296 mi
Last recorded110,296 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 MPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,296 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,527 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 107,461 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,977 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 103,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,227 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment at top strut bush or bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,583 miles

rear exhaust box corroding at flange joint to pipe

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,531 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper blades parking in middle of windscreen (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust box corroding at flange joint to pipe

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,176 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 87,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,100 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,682 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,362 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,559 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers do not park automatic

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers do not park automatic

Pass 24 Mar 2007 38,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,369 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 MPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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