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CV03 OHC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,048 mi
Last recorded90,048 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 OHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 90,048 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.65 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn getting close to cords

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to n/s flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,407 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. n/s + o/s (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,521 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,559 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 32,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,395 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 OHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

CV03 OHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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