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CA03 FBK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,738 mi
Last recorded66,738 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 66,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not effecting emissions or security

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,551 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,508 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,211 miles

noise from engine

nsf and osf tyres cwearing on outer edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,211 miles

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

noise from engine

nsf and osf tyres cwearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,395 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 16,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,014 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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CA03 FBK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA03 FBK, 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 CA03 FBK registered?

CA03 FBK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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