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CX03 PVE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,146 mi
Last recorded136,146 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 PVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 136,146 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 136,143 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 136,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded

product on front head lights

Fail 1 Mar 2017 136,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded

product on front head lights

Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,150 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,037 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 111,489 miles

front tyres worn.rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 111,481 miles

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

front tyres worn.rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,903 miles

some rust in b rake pipes.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,798 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded.n/s headlight pattern blurred.wiper park possibly faulty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,374 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 79,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,869 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,094 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 PVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

CX03 PVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 PVE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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