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CW03 MBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 135,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 128,325 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 128,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible x2 (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,228 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,974 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,268 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 38,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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