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CX03 LHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 LHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin and flange deteriorating

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 6 Jan 2016 91,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin and flange deteriorating

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,654 miles

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

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

exhaust box/tail and flange deteriorating

oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,502 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,116 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

plastic oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,601 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,392 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,379 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 LHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

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

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