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CA03 PXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,717 mi
Last recorded108,717 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,717 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,005 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,786 miles

front discs worn

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside headlamp pattern poor

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

wipers poor

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,786 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside headlamp pattern poor

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,317 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust centre silencer rusty

nearside and offside rear coil springs rusty

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers rusty

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,317 miles

exhaust centre silencer rusty

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside rear coil springs rusty

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers rusty

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,292 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rusty and weak on rear end

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,292 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust rusty and weak on rear end

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,992 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

centre silencer end plate getting rusty

engine oil on minimum mark on dipstick

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2011 84,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

centre silencer end plate getting rusty

engine oil on minimum mark on dipstick

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,330 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre 1'6mm on edges

offside front tyre 1'6mm on edges

rear exhaust box very rusty slight leak

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,330 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre 1'6mm on edges

offside front tyre 1'6mm on edges

rear exhaust box very rusty slight leak

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,284 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,278 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2008 41,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,550 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 PXU 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 63.2%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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