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CA03 YVN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,476 mi
Last recorded34,476 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,476 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,296 miles

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

rear box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,618 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 29,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,701 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,883 miles

near side hand brake outer cable cracking

Pass 24 May 2006 24,899 miles

surface rust to exhaust back box

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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CA03 YVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA03 YVN, 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 CA03 YVN registered?

CA03 YVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is CA03 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 YVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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