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CX03 PVY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 PVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired light lens damaged (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front engine mount rubber slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 136,522 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired light lens damaged (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front engine mount rubber slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 136,434 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine noisy. top end

Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 99,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,490 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 78,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,616 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,254 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2007 42,316 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 30,276 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 PVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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