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CA03 KHR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

125,268 mi
Last recorded125,268 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 KHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 125,268 miles

CORROSION =FRONT SUBFRAME,REAR SUBFRAME,REAR CHASIS,REAR BOTH BRAKE CARRIER

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Front WINDSHIELD CHIPED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 121,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2025 121,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2024 119,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,372 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake disc backplates rotten

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 110,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 109,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,502 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 96,502 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,469 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,136 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 84,365 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,021 miles

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

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

wiperblades worn/split

Fail 22 Jun 2013 81,021 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wiperblades worn/split

Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,388 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 76,388 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,475 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 60,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,483 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2008 50,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,242 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 29,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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