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CX03 XYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 128,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/R and N/S/R both are also corroded (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 128,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/R and N/S/R both are also corroded (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2012 88,455 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,759 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 80,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 71,737 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 19 May 2010 77,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 20 May 2009 60,893 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 54,731 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,366 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 XYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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