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CX03 LCJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,520 mi
Last recorded157,520 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 LCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 157,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 154,707 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 154,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes in a rusty condition (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 147,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,149 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 143,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,834 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 137,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 128,605 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 128,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 125,328 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 122,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 120,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,876 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 115,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear valance split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 110,433 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 105,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,922 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,637 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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CX03 LCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,699cc diesel 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 CX03 LCJ, 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 CX03 LCJ registered?

CX03 LCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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