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CX03 MME

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 MME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 94,517 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

play in both front anti roll bar links

play in both front anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 15 May 2014 83,262 miles

Offside rear tyre has age cracking.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,799 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

windscreen chipped nearside but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 14 Mar 2012 66,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

windscreen chipped nearside but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,247 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut( not down to cords) and worn, oil leak from gearbox and nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre has cut( not down to cords) and worn, oil leak from gearbox and nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 63,376 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,739 miles

hand brake needs attention slight noise from o/s/rear brake

Fail 18 Feb 2009 61,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

hand brake needs attention slight noise from o/s/rear brake

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 56,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 56,394 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 MME is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MME, 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 MME registered?

CX03 MME is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 MME shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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