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CA03 PXH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

76,757 mi
Last recorded76,757 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,317 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 2 Nov 2017 71,317 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper arm missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,310 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded quite bad (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

screw in NSR tyre

wipers split

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,202 miles

headlamps deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished and tread depth low

Fail 9 Sep 2015 65,202 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished and tread depth low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,238 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,232 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,118 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust join weak & corroded

service light on

Fail 13 Sep 2013 57,118 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust join weak & corroded

service light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,109 miles

headlamp beam images obscure

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,109 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp beam images obscure

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,939 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 46,915 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,039 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,898 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,941 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 PXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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