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CP03 PYH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,948 mi
Last recorded74,948 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 PYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,152 miles

impact damage to ear, not fractured, so ok

Fail 20 Feb 2016 74,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

impact damage on rear, no fractures, so ok

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,222 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 73,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded not blowing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,175 miles

Rear Silencer starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2012 66,061 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Silencer starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,146 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in nearside tie rod end of steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,070 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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CP03 PYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP03 PYH, 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 CP03 PYH registered?

CP03 PYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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