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CA03 YVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,054 mi
Last recorded110,054 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 110,054 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,017 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,791 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn and cracked

Slight oil leak

o/s/f top mount has movement

Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,791 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn and cracked

Slight oil leak

o/s/f top mount has movement

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,438 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust system corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,438 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust system corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,560 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres slightly worn

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres slightly worn

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 76,664 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 67,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

reae exhaust box outer casing corroded but not considered excessive at present

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,079 miles

reae exhaust box outer casing corroded but not considered excessive at present

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,102 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 50,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 34,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,081 miles

Slight play in nearside front top strut mount.

Pass 17 May 2006 16,648 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 YVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CA03 YVU, 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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CA03 YVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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