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CW03 BLN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,852 mi
Last recorded199,852 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 199,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 184,482 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 184,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 168,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 168,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,128 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded & in poor condition.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 156,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded & in poor condition.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 144,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r road spring corroded.

rear exhaust silencer & joint corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 144,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r road spring corroded.

rear exhaust silencer & joint corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 131,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer box corroded

small cut in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 131,338 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer box corroded

small cut in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear springs corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 97,445 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

sill covers and under trays fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Feb 2010 97,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

oil leaks

sill covers and under trays fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2009 83,886 miles

sill trims and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,445 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn slightly and lipped

Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn slightly and lipped

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

off side rear tyre close to legal limit and perrished ( advise replacement ) 175 80 14 T

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,728 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,629 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 BLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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