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CP03 RKA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,467 mi
Last recorded130,467 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 RKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 130,467 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration struggled to meet Emission limits (7.4.A2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer has one broken exhaust bracket, but exhaust system is still aduquately supported

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,411 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriated and bracket loose

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,223 miles

front brake discs slight worn

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,223 miles

front brake discs slight worn

slight play in steering

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,286 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 RKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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