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CX03 UUE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,650 mi
Last recorded122,650 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,650 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,817 miles

plastic trims fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,079 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

plastic trims fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2019 116,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

plastic trims fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,007 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 104,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system knocking on body

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,420 miles

front suspension top mounts worn

Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,413 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 14 Nov 2015 89,864 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 89,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 73,445 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,332 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 61,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,716 miles

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

unable to fully inspect front pipes as have been cleaned & greased

Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,082 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,078 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,891 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,963 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,640 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 UUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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