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CW52 HBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,950 mi
Last recorded135,950 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 HBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,950 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 135,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 143,483 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 143,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,791 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 132,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 127,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,388 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 125,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 116,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 116,682 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 78,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,290 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,244 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,822 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 46,682 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,264 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CW52 HBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW52 HBU, 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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CW52 HBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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