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CW03 HMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,645 mi
Last recorded133,645 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 133,645 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 123,043 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2015 111,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Fail 19 May 2015 111,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 850,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 71,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,473 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front headlight aims are slightly blurred

rear exhaust section is deterioated

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,473 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front headlight aims are slightly blurred

rear exhaust section is deterioated

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are deterioated and are unevenly worn

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,668 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,133 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CW03 HMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

CW03 HMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is CW03 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 HMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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