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CW03 BJK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,308 mi
Last recorded74,308 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 74,308 miles

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

childseat fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 74,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

childseat fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 66,969 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 66,958 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 64,107 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 60,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,376 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 50,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,668 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 36,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 26,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,494 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 BJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CW03 BJK, 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 CW03 BJK registered?

CW03 BJK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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