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CA03 WUJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,993 mi
Last recorded67,993 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 WUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded near rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe going across car is slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,745 miles

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,287 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,960 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,224 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing? Consider replacement?

Fail 11 Feb 2010 31,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,948 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 25,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 15,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,220 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 WUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA03 WUJ, 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 WUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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