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CX03 NUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 NUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 89,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,790 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,003 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,970 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,867 miles

child seat fitted nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,231 miles

Front Tyres Worn on inner Edge.

Inner Face Of Front Brake Discs Rusty.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,771 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,771 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,760 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 41,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,055 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 NUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

CX03 NUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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