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CV03 MYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,663 mi
Last recorded55,663 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,821 miles

Rear exhaust box flange connection slight leak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 53,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box flange connection slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,090 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,884 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

exhaust tail box to centre pipe joint heavily corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,156 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded & not connected

front brake pads on wear limit

rear coil springs rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,018 miles

n/s/r coil spring rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 39,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,057 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,057 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,861 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,861 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,575 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 MYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYY, 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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What year was CV03 MYY registered?

CV03 MYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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