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CA03 PXC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,820 miles

32% rear brake imbalance

EML illumimated

N/S front strut top play

O/S front strut top play

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 68,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

32% rear brake imbalance

EML illumimated

N/S front strut top play

O/S front strut top play

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,978 miles

Front & Rear Tyre's Cracked But Not Showing Cords

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front & Rear Tyre's Cracked But Not Showing Cords

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,630 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall begining to crack

Fail 17 Apr 2012 51,607 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall begining to crack

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,567 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 48,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,077 miles

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 41,550 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)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,109 miles

slight blow on tailbox and tailbox has been repaired

Fail 20 Sep 2007 30,109 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow on tailbox and tailbox has been repaired

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,732 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 PXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

CA03 PXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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