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CA03 ZRL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,201 mi
Last recorded123,201 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2017 111,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 16 Oct 2017 111,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre edge worn

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,642 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,705 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake pipe slightly rusted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 90,705 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake pipe slightly rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,730 miles

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

brake pads worn

front tyres edges worn

nearside headlight condition

rear exhaust mounting condition

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,552 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,552 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 42,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,600 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 35,600 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 31,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,897 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 ZRL 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 73.7%.

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

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