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CW03 JKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 93,369 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,313 miles

brake pipes corroded

front o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

front o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,088 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 92,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,507 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

Front brake discs are worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 88,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes are corroded

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,645 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,306 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 80,306 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,755 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 73,755 miles

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

discs worn / corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system rear back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,401 miles

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

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall shows signs of deterioration

Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,465 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,813 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 39,813 miles

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

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

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 JKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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