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CW03 MWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,734 mi
Last recorded129,734 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 MWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 129,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyre perished change ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2018 127,897 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split but clears screen

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear starting to perish on sidewalls and has 3mm tread remaining

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

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 127,897 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Front wiper blade split but clears screen

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish on sidewalls and has 3mm tread remaining

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

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,540 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,596 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 104,326 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,253 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,931 miles

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,092 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 MWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

CW03 MWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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