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CV03 XMF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 128,198 miles

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

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

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))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2019 128,198 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 122,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 113,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,232 miles

O/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 108,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

O/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,720 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Front engine stabiliser is showing signs of wear.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

O/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 100,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Front engine stabiliser is showing signs of wear.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

O/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Pass 7 May 2013 95,684 miles

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Front lower middle engine mounting rubber is deteriorating.

Headlamp beam image is not very clear.

Middle section of exhaust is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is perishing in the tread.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,206 miles

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,206 miles

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,684 miles

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front is corroding.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,710 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,188 miles

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 48,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s mirror damaged & glass cracked.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,846 miles

N/s mirror damaged & glass cracked.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,814 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 XMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XMF, 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 XMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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