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CX03 UTT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,399 mi
Last recorded149,399 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 149,399 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 149,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 149,057 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 133,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arms rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 109,202 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 109,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,352 miles

n/s rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,108 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,381 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,628 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 75,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,303 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,645 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 58,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,754 miles

N/S HEADLAMP SOON REQUIRE ATTENSION

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,150 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 44,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,547 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 UTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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