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CV03 XSB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,989 mi
Last recorded83,989 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,989 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

advise : exhaust system slightly leaking corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,989 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise : exhaust system slightly leaking corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,000 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front to rear and rear brake pipes covoured in grease unable to check properly.

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management lamp on

rear wiper blade worn

shroud missing off n/s/f door mirror

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,028 miles

engine management lamp on

rear wiper blade worn

shroud missing off n/s/f door mirror

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

n/s door mirror shroud missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

shroud missing off n/s door mirror

Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,721 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

shroud missing off n/s door mirror

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

shroud missing off n/s door mirror

Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

shroud missing off n/s door mirror

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,841 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

stepping on n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,727 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,432 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,296 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 XSB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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