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CA03 XFW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,206 mi
Last recorded45,206 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and spliting

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,135 miles

both head lamps deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,873 miles

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

nearside body damage

Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,672 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/f tyer is cracking 195/60/15

o/s/r tyre is cracking

wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,060 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 32,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs slight worn and lipped

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box outer corroded

rear registration plate some deterioation

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,449 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 29 Sep 2008 22,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,466 miles

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

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 XFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 XFW registered?

CA03 XFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is CA03 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 XFW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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