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CX03 NUF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 119,720 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see report (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see report (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see report (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust heatshield broken on rear silencer (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracks between tread not yet to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracks between tread not yet to cords (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear and both across rear axle covered in greese

corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,164 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,649 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,338 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 78,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,042 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,710 miles

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 57,631 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,528 miles

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

N/S/R lamp damaged

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

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes have some corrosion

o/s/f ferrule on flexi hose has some corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,528 miles

N/S/R lamp damaged

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

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes have some corrosion

o/s/f ferrule on flexi hose has some corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,642 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 NUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NUF, 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 NUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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