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CV03 ZTW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,391 mi
Last recorded90,391 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ZTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,391 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSF & NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 75,858 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 75,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 72,669 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge close to balding strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

Fail 5 Aug 2017 55,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in center and inner breadth has radial run out and has nail very dangerous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge close to balding strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,898 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,010 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 43,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 38,925 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2014 38,921 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2013 35,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 35,736 miles

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

Near side fornt tyre worn on outer shoulder

Off side rear tyre tread feathered

Rearexhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,353 miles

both front tyres slighty worn on out side edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 7,456 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 ZTW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 CV03 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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