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CF03 WXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 128,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2015 128,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2014 121,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear view mirror damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2014 121,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear view mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to rear view mirror

Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to rear view mirror

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,674 miles

noise from nearside rear wheel

offside front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear view mirror not fixed to screen

Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

noise from nearside rear wheel

offside front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear view mirror not fixed to screen

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,653 miles

drivers mirror glass broken

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,857 miles

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

front w/blades streaky clearance advise --

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,224 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,042 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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CF03 WXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CF03 WXL, 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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CF03 WXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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