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CX03 XGD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 103,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 103,841 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,254 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,406 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 97,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 94,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,313 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,669 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,402 miles

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Nearside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Nearside Front Slight play in Anti-roll- bar link

Rear Advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,350 miles

advise front brakes to be checked with wheels off

advise n/s/f head light aim

advise strong on rear exhaust clamp corroded advise to change not blowing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,947 miles

Advise Rear Exhaust joint is deteriorated and has a slight blow but is acceptable at this time.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,342 miles

Advise 2 X Nails in N/S/R Tyre which are not repairable.

Advise brake pads to be checked with the wheels off.

Advise slight deterioration to rear exhaust.

Advise slight leak from O/S/F Radiator.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,210 miles

Rear number plate de-laminating

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,231 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 35,357 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 XGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGD, 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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What year was CX03 XGD registered?

CX03 XGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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