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CX03 MFF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,956 mi
Last recorded128,956 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 MFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 128,956 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 128,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear cross member corroded

Rear axle corroded but firm

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 125,618 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear cross member corroded

Rear axle corroded but firm

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,567 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle area heavily corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,517 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle area heavily corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread close to showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 107,796 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,361 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 93,202 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,141 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,141 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,264 miles

Rear tyres flat spots.?

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,848 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 MFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MFF, 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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CX03 MFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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