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AK03 CWX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,510 mi
Last recorded188,510 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 188,510 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 188,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 183,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 175,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 170,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 170,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 164,777 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 164,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 158,194 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 158,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 151,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 141,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 132,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 126,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 100,225 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 100,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,548 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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AK03 CWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AK03 CWX, 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 AK03 CWX registered?

AK03 CWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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