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CV03 MYB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 134,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rea x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts speed sensor wiring fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rea x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,432 miles

Exhaust back box blowing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test On screen ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust back box blowing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test On screen ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,195 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both side (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,195 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both side (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,553 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leaking poss from both gates (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leaking poss from both gates (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 116,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,423 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 111,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

nsr lamp cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

nsr lamp cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,570 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,744 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn.

Front bumper has accident damage.

Minor steering fluid leak.

Nearside body panel has accident damage.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking and has nails.

Offside rear tyre is cracking on outer sidewall.

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

Rear body has accident damage.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs are slightly worn.

Front bumper has accident damage.

Minor steering fluid leak.

Nearside body panel has accident damage.

Nearside rear tyre is cracking and has nails.

Offside rear tyre is cracking on outer sidewall.

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

Rear body has accident damage.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 82,169 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 82,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 53,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,723 miles

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

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 MYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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