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CX03 UYK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,285 mi
Last recorded140,285 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 140,285 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low and in poor condition

oil leaks and oil warning lamp on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 140,285 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 corners (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger rubber missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread low and in poor condition

oil leaks and oil warning lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 139,796 miles

both head lamp patterns poor covers severely deterioated

coolant level low

exhaust blowing

fluctuation from rear brakes

nearside mirror glass cracked

play in both upper mcpherson strut tops

Fail 27 Sep 2016 139,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head lamp patterns poor covers severely deterioated

coolant level low

exhaust blowing

fluctuation from rear brakes

nearside mirror glass cracked

play in both upper mcpherson strut tops

Pass 17 Aug 2015 139,797 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 139,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,937 miles

exhaust system corroded and minor leak-front links slightly deteriated-front pads and discs-coil springs corroded rear bearings slight play-cv boot detreiated-brake pipes corroded/covered unable to check propewrly-coil springs corroded-

top shocker mouts slight play-parking brake just passed on limits- may need adjustment or repair soon

Pass 31 Oct 2012 138,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shockers slightly leaking, both front links have slight play, exhaust corroded n slightly leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2012 138,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre on limit, both front shocker slightly wet,

Pass 22 Oct 2011 138,238 miles

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

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 17 Oct 2011 138,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 28 Oct 2010 135,762 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 135,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

engine missfire + managment lamp on

offside mirrop housing missing . mirror covered in tape + bandage

Pass 6 Oct 2009 121,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,840 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 106,352 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 2 May 2008 106,352 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 53,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 UYK, 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 UYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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