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CU03 XKW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,264 mi
Last recorded37,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,264 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2013 37,264 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,637 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 34,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 31,386 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,538 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f perished to max

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,511 miles

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

minor damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

nearside front side repeater appears to be slightly dull

slight dampness to offside front diff oil seal area

slight up and down movement within steering column assembly

very small "pin hole" in nearside front outer c.v gaiter

Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rear box corroded and full of water

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,652 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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CU03 XKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU03 XKW, 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 CU03 XKW registered?

CU03 XKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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