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CV03 ZTD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,957 mi
Last recorded104,957 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,957 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 104,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,818 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,232 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,010 miles

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Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisey

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade smearing the screen

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,358 miles

Rear wiper blade smearing the screen

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,839 miles

Nearside front outer door panell has damage

Nearside front tyre is worn low on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,241 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 ZTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZTD, 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 ZTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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