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CW03 HEJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 HEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 93,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,362 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,362 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,367 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 83,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 68,394 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 68,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 43,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 43,925 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,173 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 30,163 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 8,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,821 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 HEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

CW03 HEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is CW03 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 HEJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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