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CA03 FVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,919 mi
Last recorded85,919 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,638 miles

body damage

exhaust flexie broke

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

body damage

exhaust flexie broke

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,709 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,914 miles

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

offside mirror cover missing

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside mirror cover missing

offside side repeater lens missing

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,422 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bearing noise

offside rear tyre cracked and cut

offside side repeater lens missing

offside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,728 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,721 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,779 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 38,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,895 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 FVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA03 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

CA03 FVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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