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CV03 XNJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,678 mi
Last recorded105,678 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,678 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 105,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,926 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cable rusted

Pass 11 May 2013 90,008 miles

exhaust rusted, rust in brake pipes.

Fail 4 May 2013 89,806 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusted, rust in brake pipes.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,551 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,890 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 23,983 miles

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 XNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

CV03 XNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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