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CN03 YCA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,850 mi
Last recorded108,850 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,850 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 108,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,876 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,007 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 46,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,164 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r top mounting on shock absorber

Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 185/65/15hr

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r top mounting on shock absorber

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,856 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front gearbox mounting cracking

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mountings

water in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 4 Mar 2006 21,533 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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CN03 YCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CN03 YCA, 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 CN03 YCA registered?

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

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