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CX03 XGG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,383 mi
Last recorded93,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 XGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,383 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,892 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,943 miles

Advise 3 out of 4 washer jets working.

Advise Both front headlamp aim's are just acceptable

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Advise Nails in both rear tyres.

Advise O/S/R Tyre has heavy cracking but is not showing the ply-chords.

Advise Rear exhaust joint weak but is not blowing and is acceptable at this time.

Advise slight play in O/S/F Track rod end.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,943 miles

Advise 3 out of 4 washer jets working.

Advise Both front headlamp aim's are just acceptable

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Advise Nails in both rear tyres.

Advise O/S/R Tyre has heavy cracking but is not showing the ply-chords.

Advise Rear exhaust joint weak but is not blowing and is acceptable at this time.

Advise slight play in O/S/F Track rod end.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,260 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,545 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,330 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,442 miles

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

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 XGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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