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CK03 APY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,204 mi
Last recorded15,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 15,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

exhaust backbox casing deteriorated.

front registration plate deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre, outer side wall deteriorated.

offside front head lamp lense deteriorated.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 12,592 miles

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

front & rear registration plates de-lamanating

noise from rear brakes during brake test - advise drum off brake inspection

poor beam pattern - offside headlamp

rear exhaust box - outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 11,227 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy (full brake inspection recommended)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 10,145 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 10,145 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 9,481 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2010 7,479 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jan 2009 6,461 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Jan 2008 5,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,213 miles

nail in tyre

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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CK03 APY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CK03 APY, 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 CK03 APY registered?

CK03 APY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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