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CV03 NPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 NPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,471 miles

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2020 153,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,878 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 139,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 133,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 133,798 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing thin on edges

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear n/s and o/s springs rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,718 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s and excessive play in n/s/r (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wearing thin on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear n/s and o/s springs rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,087 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn thin on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2015 114,969 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn thin on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 107,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,869 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,331 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm but worn off on edges-advise replacing soon

Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,325 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn to 3mm but worn off on edges-advise replacing soon

rear parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,219 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,808 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,808 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,831 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,114 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 31,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,139 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 NPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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