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CW03 BHF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,440 mi
Last recorded82,440 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 82,440 miles

Front both top strut mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 78,746 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 78,746 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 76,112 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 75,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,850 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 72,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre is

Fail 28 May 2015 69,429 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre is

Pass 28 May 2014 65,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2014 65,715 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 61,838 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 58,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,947 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,245 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,877 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 35,876 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 28,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,022 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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CW03 BHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW03 BHF, 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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CW03 BHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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