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CX03 UHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,220 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Jacking point damaged

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,147 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 89,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded , mounting braket missing but still supported

Fail 6 Dec 2012 85,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded , mounting braket missing but still supported

Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,486 miles

advise rear exhaust mounting missing,box still secure with 2 other mountings

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,366 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 44,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,743 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,987 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 17,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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