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CA03 XFV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 88,691 miles

Front nearside and offside strut mount slightly worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 50,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,944 miles

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

front engine mount rubber deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded and one broken hanger

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,546 miles

The rear silencer outer case has corroded through and the pipe to the silenecer is corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,546 miles

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

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

The rear silencer outer case has corroded through and the pipe to the silenecer is corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small leak from rad

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,084 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,084 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,283 miles

Both rear tyres have some light age related stress craking, limited to the areas within the tread pattern.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,283 miles

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

Both rear tyres have some light age related stress craking, limited to the areas within the tread pattern.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,853 miles

both r/tyres perished

f/brake discs deteriated(pads 60% worn)

r/exhast box deteriated

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,542 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 XFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

CA03 XFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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