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CK03 TWJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 TWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,043 miles

clutch paddle rubber missing

Fail 7 Aug 2017 82,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch paddle rubber missing

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,904 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake efforts low at 16% and overall just legal

Fail 6 Aug 2016 75,904 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake efforts low at 16% and overall just legal

Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,215 miles

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

o/s front obligatory mirror cover missing

Fail 8 Aug 2015 67,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.5.A.2a)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

o/s front obligatory mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,639 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bottom engine mounting defective

Fail 10 Jul 2012 56,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bottom engine mounting defective

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,045 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2011 53,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,174 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,155 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,735 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,887 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,902 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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CK03 TWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK03 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

CK03 TWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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