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CX03 MSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 MSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,985 miles

Front brake discs wearing.

Rear silencer flange badly corroded and outer skin insecure.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 72,985 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front brake discs wearing.

Rear silencer flange badly corroded and outer skin insecure.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,824 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2015 69,810 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,910 miles

offside front tyre perished

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 67,910 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,336 miles

Engine light on.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,698 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 50,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,563 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 MSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

CX03 MSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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