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CK03 BWE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,688 mi
Last recorded120,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 BWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, possible under inflation (4.1.E.1)

parking brake only just met minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,350 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,846 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,729 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,142 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 54,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in tyre

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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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CK03 BWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CK03 BWE, 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 CK03 BWE registered?

CK03 BWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is CK03 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 BWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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