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CX03 MTJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,892 mi
Last recorded56,892 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 MTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,325 miles

Chassis,suspension components and rear axle corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 53,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,452 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 48,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,558 miles

corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake pipes

surface corrosion noted to main front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2013 35,822 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 35,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,262 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2011 30,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,723 miles

nsr and osr tyre some uneven wear noted

Pass 8 May 2009 25,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 21,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,795 miles

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

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

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 MTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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