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CA03 WTC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,121 mi
Last recorded99,121 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 WTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,973 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front lower arms surface corrosion starting

Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,889 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at clips

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

front nearside brake pipe corroding

nearside front inner drive shaft boot twisted

Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,884 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at clips

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

front nearside brake pipe corroding

nearside front inner drive shaft boot twisted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 81,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded inner face

nearside front disc fluctuating

nearside front lower arm.shocker and coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2010 80,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filter not in clip and hanging low

nearside driveshaft inner gaiter torn

Fail 3 Oct 2009 75,326 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/INNER CV BOOT BURST. ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 74,422 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Various brake pipes corroded

Warning lamp on at dash

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,186 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,249 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 21,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 WTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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