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CW03 BVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,463 mi
Last recorded199,463 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 199,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top slight play

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 100,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front strut top slight play

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,568 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,784 miles

advise rear exhaust box pitted

Fail 12 Mar 2014 85,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,117 miles

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

rear tyre's stepping on inner edge's

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,070 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 51,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 37,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,844 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 BVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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