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CX03 NTT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,277 mi
Last recorded127,277 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 127,277 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 127,273 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported foot well (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short love cable running though door hinge (1.9.2b)

Pass 5 May 2017 124,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,182 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 121,848 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,635 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,882 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 87,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,897 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,897 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,188 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,191 miles

baby seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear seats unable to fully check seat belts.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,306 miles

sill over covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

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 NTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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