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CV03 VXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,728 mi
Last recorded68,728 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 68,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,402 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,585 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit and also cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,585 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres close to limit and also cracking on sidewalls

Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,363 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 37,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 25,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,308 miles

Cuts to sidewall of O/S/R tyre

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

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres have sidewalls in poor condition and N/S has cuts to it

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear 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 VXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

CV03 VXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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