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CX03 XFY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 122,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all brake pipes corroded and greased

Fail 3 May 2017 122,717 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack ends (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all brake pipes corroded and greased

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,168 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,980 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 106,980 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,105 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 100,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,184 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle /rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 94,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle /rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside headlights out of focus.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,007 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside headlights out of focus.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,270 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,342 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 70,340 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,253 miles

nearside front no plate slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,296 miles

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

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 XFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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