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CA03 ZPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 98,626 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 95,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,579 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,959 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all brake pipe's greased

sill's not tested due to cover's

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,045 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

outer sills not fully tested due to skirts

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 76,801 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,246 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,807 miles

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

engine light on

sills not fully tested due to skirts

Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,731 miles

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

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

engine light on

sills not fully tested due to skirts

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,851 miles

outer sills not fully tested due to skirts

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,480 miles

outer sills not fully tested due to skirts

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER, O/S MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,284 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER, O/S/R MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2013 46,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER, O/S/R MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,217 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER O/S/R MOUNTING IS CORRODED AND BROKEN.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 42,217 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER O/S/R MOUNTING IS CORRODED AND BROKEN.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,611 miles

front discs scored

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,413 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,178 miles

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

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 ZPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

CA03 ZPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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