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CW03 JSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,337 mi
Last recorded111,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 JSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,119 miles

engine fault lamp evident on dash

n/s/f shock absorber has misting of oil evident. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has deep lacerations evident. recommend renewal

Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine fault lamp evident on dash

n/s/f shock absorber has misting of oil evident. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has deep lacerations evident. recommend renewal

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,050 miles

both front headlamp lenses are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

both rear tyre treads are worn abnormally and badly cracked on inner edges. recommend renewal

imbalance evident on rear braking system of 28%. recommend inspection

o/s/f section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

play evident in o/s/f steering track rod end. recommend renewal

Fail 13 Jul 2015 102,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads are worn abnormally and badly cracked on inner edges. recommend renewal

imbalance evident on rear braking system of 28%. recommend inspection

o/s/f section of brake pipe is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

play evident in o/s/f steering track rod end. recommend renewal

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,620 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,823 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,700 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,848 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,355 miles

Rear tyres and front O/S tyre cracking on outer edges.

Fail 29 May 2009 54,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres and front O/S tyre cracking on outer edges.

Pass 31 May 2008 50,495 miles

o/s/f tyre has side wall cracks o/s/r seat belt not tested child set fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,038 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 47,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

CW03 JSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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