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CP03 PYX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,647 mi
Last recorded114,647 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 PYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,647 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

centre-to-rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,646 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight uneven wear inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

centre-to-rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,153 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

centre & rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,749 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides & nearside rear upper x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,444 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light indicates a possible fault

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,198 miles

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a possible fault

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,183 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 6 Jul 2012 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

spare tyre defective/under-inflated

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,677 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT...

DOUBLE SKIN BACK BOX CORRODED.

FRONT PADS 1/2 WAY WORN..

SPARE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE,,,RUN FLAT,,WITH SCREW IN TYRE...

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,516 miles

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

n/s/r tyre 2 mm tread left

Pass 23 Jun 2007 44,480 miles

tail pipe outter case corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,180 miles

SPARE TYRE WAS FITTED TO O/S/F BALD INSIDE TREAD.ADVISE TRACKING CHECK .N/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE .

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 PYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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