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CN03 YCH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,403 mi
Last recorded24,403 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 24,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 24,242 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 24,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 23,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 23,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,554 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 23,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,396 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,847 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 21,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,346 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,191 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 20,191 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,793 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,130 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 17,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,104 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,167 miles

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

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 YCH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

CN03 YCH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is CN03 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 YCH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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