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CU52 WTZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 WTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 81,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,219 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,476 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

headlights need polishing

slight oil leak engine

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,340 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Slight oil leaks engine area

Slight play in steering rack-ends

Fail 8 Feb 2023 71,340 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leaks engine area

Slight play in steering rack-ends

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,138 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 1 Feb 2022 71,138 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,834 miles

Light corrosion to front brake pipes

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,368 miles

front tyres low on inner edge

rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,508 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing limit

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Slight oil leak from engine area

Slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,965 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,592 miles

n/s front tyre low

play in steering rack ends

Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre low

play in steering rack ends

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,573 miles

advise headlight polish

rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,573 miles

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

advise headlight polish

rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,139 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (inner tread).

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

exhaust (centre rear) flange excessively corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Fail 2 Feb 2015 67,139 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (inner tread).

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

exhaust (centre rear) flange excessively corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,427 miles

exhaust (centre and rear) silencer outer casings corroded

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint corroded

front tyres getting low

slight oil leaks from engine / gearbox areas

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

wipers poor

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,683 miles

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

exhaust centre silencer showing signs of corrosion

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint corrosive

oil leaks from engine/gearbox areas?

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

slight play in nearside top suspension mount

Fail 14 Feb 2012 64,969 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint corroding

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox areas?

slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,969 miles

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint corroding

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox areas?

slight play in nearside steering rack-end.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,541 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,541 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,521 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 41,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 29,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 16,119 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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CU52 WTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU52 WTZ, 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 CU52 WTZ registered?

CU52 WTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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