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CA52 KWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Gas bi-fuel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,913 mi
Last recorded149,913 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 KWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 149,913 miles

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 149,913 miles

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

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 145,866 miles

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

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

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

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Fail 4 Apr 2015 145,772 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is in an upright secure position

Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,556 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust system heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

front nearside seat tilt back release mechanism inoperative but the seat back is still in an upright secure position

Fail 9 Oct 2012 129,369 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant level low

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Exhaust system thin

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside front seat does not fold forward to allow rear passenger

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,369 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant level low

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Exhaust system thin

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

Nearside front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside front seat does not fold forward to allow rear passenger

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 119,537 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 119,524 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 110,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,020 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 80,937 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,435 miles

nearside front brake disc has corrosion on outer face

Fail 6 Nov 2007 74,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

nearside front brake disc has corrosion on outer face

Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,438 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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CA52 KWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA52 KWK, 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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CA52 KWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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