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CN03 YCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,286 mi
Last recorded87,286 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,286 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,308 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,753 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 52,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 52,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2010 52,621 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,952 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 47,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,580 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,980 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,585 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,585 miles

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

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

steering rack damp os

Pass 1 Jul 2006 18,147 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,071 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 16,853 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

slight misting of oil to power steering rack gaiters

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 YCY 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 52.6%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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