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CA03 OTP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,879 mi
Last recorded11,879 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 11,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,955 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 79,861 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 72,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advice engine management lamp constantly on

Pass 10 May 2014 72,126 miles

advice engine management lamp constantly on

Pass 10 May 2013 66,263 miles

EML on.

Pass 11 May 2012 60,622 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Fail 11 May 2012 60,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management lamp on.

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

Pass 13 May 2011 53,806 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Pass 15 May 2010 47,674 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 7 May 2009 40,430 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 32,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,065 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW,

Pass 5 May 2006 18,973 miles

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

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 OTP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

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

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The MOT history for CA03 OTP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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