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CX03 UUC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,744 mi
Last recorded88,744 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,744 miles

Oil leak ()

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

rear reg plate faded

rear springs corroded

sill covers fitted

wipers don't park correct

Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,740 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear reg plate faded

rear springs corroded

sill covers fitted

wipers don't park correct

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,811 miles

front wiper park eratic

rear wiper blade

slight play n/s steering inner rack joint

slight play o/s/f top suspension mnt

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places front and rea (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front wiper park eratic

rear wiper blade

slight play n/s steering inner rack joint

slight play o/s/f top suspension mnt

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,061 miles

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

General corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle

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

Slight play in the nearside steering arm

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

General corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle

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

Slight play in the nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,613 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in the front o/s top mount

play in the steering arms

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,399 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play inthe steeering

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,714 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

play in the front link bars

play in the o/s trackarm

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,011 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,502 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,148 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 24,148 miles

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

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

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 UUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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