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CA03 WPW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,437 mi
Last recorded84,437 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,437 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 84,437 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside headlamp lenses frosted.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,452 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment *2 (2.5.A.1c)

SIGHT NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS *2

Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,452 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment *2 (2.5.A.1c)

SIGHT NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS *2

Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,668 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,487 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,138 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,682 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 57,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,934 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 21,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 2,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 2,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPW, 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 CA03 WPW registered?

CA03 WPW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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