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CV03 WCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 WCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 85,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded in poor condition & rear panel holed

Fail 18 Jun 2020 82,256 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded in poor condition & rear panel holed

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,510 miles

General surface corrosion on underside,

Non standard lights fitted.

Outer Sills have covers.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2.5 ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion on underside,

Non standard lights fitted.

Outer Sills have covers.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2.5 ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers over outer sills,

high level of corrosion on underside throughout,

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,998 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,231 miles

rear exhaust and clamps corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear exhaust and clamps corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,373 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,055 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,055 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)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2012 47,659 miles

Front brake pipes greased, can't assess.

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 42,586 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 May 2011 42,580 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 36,296 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 May 2010 36,296 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,866 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust join in poor condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 May 2009 29,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear exhaust join in poor condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 23,927 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 23,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 16,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,567 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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CV03 WCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CV03 WCY, 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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CV03 WCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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