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CW03 LHA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,223 mi
Last recorded60,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,223 miles

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 59,091 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2025 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,222 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2023 57,883 miles

engine damp

Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,247 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 56,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,617 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 55,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,407 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)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,294 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 31,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,748 miles

eml light on

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,316 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 LHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

CW03 LHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is CW03 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 LHA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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