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CX03 UTE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 74,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,152 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 74,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,440 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to fropnt (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to fropnt (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,163 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 55,832 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,506 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges.

rear number plate starting to disfigure.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,613 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 25,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 18,673 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 UTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

CX03 UTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is CX03 UTE safe to buy?

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