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CV03 OJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 OJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 87,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear corner (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,967 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,771 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear joint exhaust repaired with paste to pass test but centre pipe shold be replaced

Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,516 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,491 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,491 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 71,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,594 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,486 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,723 miles

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

nearside rear door damaged and outer handle missing

Fail 4 Jun 2007 54,308 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 45,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,900 miles

front tyres wearing on inside and outside edge

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 OJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

CV03 OJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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