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CF03 JZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,472 mi
Last recorded91,472 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 JZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 91,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 91,469 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 90,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,050 miles

exhaust is very very noisy

vehicle is lowered

Pass 8 May 2015 87,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2014 80,832 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small ammount of play in both front top suspension mounts.

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,200 miles

inner edge of n/s/f tyre worn.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,501 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,692 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 25,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,409 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight cracking in both rear tyre treads

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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CF03 JZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CF03 JZW, 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 CF03 JZW registered?

CF03 JZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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