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CA03 EWV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,793 mi
Last recorded54,793 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 EWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,793 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Internal mirror loose.

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front impact damage

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rusty

headlamp lenses starting to go cloudy

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,035 miles

Exhaust system rusty and rear silencer damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged Funny wear pattern on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,757 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 49,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,864 miles

Signs of discoloration on headlamps

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,556 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both headlamps deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked and splitting

slight lift in both front top mounts

slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,918 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight perishing to offside rear tyre on side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,315 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,757 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,099 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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CA03 EWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CA03 EWV, 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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CA03 EWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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