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CN03 YBH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,724 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and peeling off

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight movement in steering rack fixing bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2025 54,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16- plus split inner wall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and peeling off

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight movement in steering rack fixing bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2024 51,189 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mounting has play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is corroded- outer skin coming loose

engine management light on

Fail 23 Aug 2024 51,189 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mounting has play

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is corroded- outer skin coming loose

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box outer case heavily corroded signs of a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 205/50zr*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 205/50zr*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box outer case heavily corroded signs of a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,730 miles

Exhaust back box outer case excessively corroded not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 41,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust back box outer case excessively corroded not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split inner wall 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded- outer skin peeling

Fail 20 Aug 2021 36,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split inner wall 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded- outer skin peeling

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,372 miles

Exhaust back box outter case corroded not blowing at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,332 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in edge of tread- 205/50/16 ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness on steering rack

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/f headlamp slightly loose

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,582 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box- heavily corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 35,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box- heavily corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,625 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack assy (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box- outer skin is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,668 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,666 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded plus centre & rear joint is corroded

steering rack n/s has slight dampness on gaiter

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,489 miles

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner treads 205/50/16

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 29,489 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner treads 205/50/16

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,546 miles

dampness on steering rack boot n/s/f

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,135 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,594 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,451 miles

both rear tyres cracking and stepping 205/50/16vr

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,558 miles

crack n/s/r lamp

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,396 miles

both front tyres on 2mm (205/50/16vr)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

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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CN03 YBH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN03 YBH, 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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CN03 YBH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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