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CW03 BKG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,229 mi
Last recorded109,229 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,718 miles

Advise Cracking to inside edge of O/S/R Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the ply chords.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake discs.

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 102,698 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise Cracking to inside edge of O/S/R Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the ply chords.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inside and outside edges.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake discs.

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,420 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,648 miles

Advise Exhaust touching the heat shield but is acceptable.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inside edge but is acceptable at this time.

Advise O/S/F Tyre worn on the inner edge but is acceptable at this time.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise Exhaust touching the heat shield but is acceptable.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inside edge but is acceptable at this time.

Advise O/S/F Tyre worn on the inner edge but is acceptable at this time.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint has play

N/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,640 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 BKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CW03 BKG, 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 BKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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