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CP03 PZE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,364 mi
Last recorded69,364 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,600 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 64,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,154 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 57,037 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 57,037 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,788 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 PZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CP03 PZE, 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 PZE registered?

CP03 PZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is CP03 PZE safe to buy?

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