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CW03 BKZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,069 mi
Last recorded63,069 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,069 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 60,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer holed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,609 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,609 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,727 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,259 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 54,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 52,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,228 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 51,225 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket snapped

reart exhaust outer skin insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust support hanger snapped . system adequelely supported.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,836 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 43,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,122 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 6,383 miles

slight corrossion front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2006 5,609 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 BKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BKZ, 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 BKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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