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CA03 PYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,757 mi
Last recorded135,757 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake effort low-Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up image incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake effort low-Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,981 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear parking brake recording low effort

Fail 21 Sep 2018 134,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Engine oil level below min

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear parking brake recording low effort

Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,396 miles

Rear parking brake recording low effort

Fail 26 Sep 2017 132,396 miles

Rear parking brake recording low effort

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,236 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 123,234 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 kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,159 miles

Black tape fitted to both headlamps to converter image/remove kick-up

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 117,159 miles

Black tape fitted to both headlamps to converter image/remove kick-up

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,167 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated/cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,507 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,914 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 38,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,660 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust scilencer

Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear exhaust scilencer

Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,225 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 PYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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