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CL03 HAT

2008 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 119,607 miles on the clock, averaging 7,186 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for CL03 HAT

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,211
Average per year7,186
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CL03 HAT 29k52k74k97k120k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage112,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage104,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage101,251 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage94,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage88,184 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage80,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage74,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage66,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,504 miles
Since last MOT+13,775 miles
PASS
Mileage52,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage43,230 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage34,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,222 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 HAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCL — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CL03 HAT

What car is CL03 HAT?

CL03 HAT is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CL03 HAT?

The last recorded mileage for CL03 HAT was 119,607 miles, recorded on 18 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CL03 HAT passed its MOT?

CL03 HAT has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2024.

Is CL03 HAT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CL03 HAT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is CL03 HAT?

CL03 HAT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.