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CW03 JKY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,744 mi
Last recorded133,744 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,048 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,975 miles

advise both rear tyres cracked on tread pattern but not to a dangerous extent

both front headlamp units cloudy, giving poor but not incorrect image

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise both rear tyres cracked on tread pattern but not to a dangerous extent

both front headlamp units cloudy, giving poor but not incorrect image

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,785 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,047 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 60,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,750 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,379 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 45,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,563 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 JKY 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 72.2%.

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 JKY, 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 JKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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