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CX03 NSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 NSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 117,313 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 117,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 110,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 110,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,561 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,191 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 101,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml displayed

Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,498 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 98,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 86,123 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,802 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 62,584 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 62,584 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,233 miles

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

near-side door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,018 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,381 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 NSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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