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CW03 HLR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,743 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,961 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust starting to corrode at centre and rear.

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

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

O/s/r tyre has light cracking/perishing in tread.

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

Oil leak.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust starting to corrode at centre and rear.

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

O/s/r tyre has light cracking/perishing in tread.

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

Oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust starting to corrode at rear.

Front wipers in poor condition but still clearing screen.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,116 miles

both upper shocker bushes has slight play

fuel filter corroded to excess

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,114 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel filter corroded

outer side skirts fitted cannot fully inspect outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,114 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

outer side skirts fitted cannot fully inspect outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,809 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,505 miles

rear silencer slight corrosion outer skin

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,673 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 HLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

CW03 HLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CW03 HLR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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