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CW03 HFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 106,009 miles

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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 99,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing at front to centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side OSR (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing at front to centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box--rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,511 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads wearing low

near side front front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads wearing low

near side front front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,145 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,520 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 63,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,103 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,842 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack in tread

Pass 24 May 2007 37,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,688 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 HFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HFK, 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 HFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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