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CW03 KCK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,646 mi
Last recorded136,646 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 KCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,646 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 136,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 133,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 129,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,518 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 122,518 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,866 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,423 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,984 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,984 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,188 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Jul 2011 71,188 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)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,140 miles

nail in 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
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CW03 KCK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KCK, 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 KCK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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