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CV03 ZHY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,536 mi
Last recorded128,536 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ZHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & o/s front. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 127,247 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 127,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,376 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 109,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,988 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,057 miles

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,053 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,350 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 82,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,784 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 71,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,907 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 2 May 2007 49,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,287 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 37,287 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 ZHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

CV03 ZHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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