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CA03 NNT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,944 mi
Last recorded173,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 173,944 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both headlamp aims on upper limit

front subframe side rails corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack / perish

rear exhaust flange corroded

slight lift in both front strut mountings

Fail 5 Jun 2013 173,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both headlamp aims on upper limit

front subframe side rails corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack / perish

rear exhaust flange corroded

slight lift in both front strut mountings

Fail 24 Jul 2012 167,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front anti-roll bar links worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in near side front tyre

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

off side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Jul 2012 167,457 miles

both front anti-roll bar links worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in near side front tyre

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

off side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jul 2011 158,770 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust leaking at joint between centre and rear sections

front brake pads will require checking in approx 1500 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Jul 2011 158,770 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust leaking at joint between centre and rear sections

front brake pads will require checking in approx 1500 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 149,344 miles

offside front wiper split

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing poor

oil leak present

rear exhaust section leaking and in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2009 140,021 miles

both rear tyres out of shape.

minor windscreen damage to nearside.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 140,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape.

minor windscreen damage to nearside.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 131,015 miles

windscreen wipers deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 119,300 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cambelt last changed?

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,285 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 NNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NNT, 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 NNT registered?

CA03 NNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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