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CV03 ZSZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,825 mi
Last recorded95,825 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,825 miles

Rear suspension modified but satisfactory at time of mot test

Fail 28 Jun 2017 95,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear suspension modified but satisfactory at time of mot test

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 89,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened wafer thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened wafer thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,005 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,160 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,767 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,767 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2010 56,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2010 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,174 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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