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CW52 HBZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,681 mi
Last recorded139,681 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 HBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 139,681 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 139,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 135,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,148 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Part of Engine Mounting totally separated from outer part of engine mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Of Front Subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Of Front Subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 129,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Part of Engine Mounting totally separated from outer part of engine mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Of Front Subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Of Front Subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 121,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 90,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,960 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 78,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,633 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,681 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,268 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,268 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 35,140 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,122 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,206 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,785 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 HBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HBZ, 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 CW52 HBZ registered?

CW52 HBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CW52 HBZ safe to buy?

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