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CX03 MTK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,528 mi
Last recorded103,528 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,528 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top strut (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top strut (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012

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

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 21 Feb 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,123 miles

advise r no plate

Fail 25 Feb 2011 61,045 miles

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

advise r no plate

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,360 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,352 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,414 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 MTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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