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CX03 MJE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,840 mi
Last recorded104,840 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 MJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust to back box leaking (7.1.2)

wiper whilst working show signs of some partial seizing on spindles

Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,624 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust to back box leaking (7.1.2)

wiper whilst working show signs of some partial seizing on spindles

Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,415 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,415 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,560 miles

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 14 Feb 2011 64,594 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,594 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,232 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,904 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 MJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

CX03 MJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CX03 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 MJE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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