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CN03 YCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,762 mi
Last recorded109,762 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,762 miles

Body damaged all around

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine misfire (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high beam comes on when indicating (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Light broken (1.1.A.3e)

Body damaged all around

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

EML Light on

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,951 miles

Eng. man. light on

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 104,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Eng. man. light on

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,125 miles

EML is on

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 102,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML is on

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to test brake pad thickness

Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to test brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Feb 2013 90,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,396 miles

offside front door mirror casing mising

Fail 2 Feb 2009 46,396 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside front door mirror casing mising

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,183 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,692 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 YCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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