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CA03 KJN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,873 mi
Last recorded105,873 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 KJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 105,873 miles

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,432 miles

Front to rear brake pipes abnd rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 102,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipes abnd rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,325 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,782 miles

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 93,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,416 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,915 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,162 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,140 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 40,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 38,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,224 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 KJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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