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CV03 XNK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,020 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 17 Feb 2022 84,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 3 Feb 2021 77,782 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,224 miles

advise rear exhaust outter skin

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,077 miles

Nearside Front slight play top strut mount

Offside Front slight play top strut mount

Fail 31 Jan 2019 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight play top strut mount

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slight play top strut mount

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear tyres both sides deteriorated/cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2017 50,857 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear tyres both sides deteriorated/cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,527 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2016 41,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and bulb fitted wrong (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,530 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,706 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,872 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

front brake pads wearing thin require changing shortly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,009 miles

corrosion on rear ex

slight lift at top of both front struts

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,683 miles

corrosion on rear ex

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,720 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 XNK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

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

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