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CA03 YVR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

58,441 mi
Last recorded58,441 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 58,441 miles

Front Both Top Mounts Play on Limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 58,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Behind the box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Both Top Mounts Play on Limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,880 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,624 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,781 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 35,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,238 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,425 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,900 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,635 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,079 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 25,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 22,496 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,008 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 21,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 5,799 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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CA03 YVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

CA03 YVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CA03 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 YVR shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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