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CN03 YDP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

50,621 mi
Last recorded50,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 50,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 49,646 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 49,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive lift apparent in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive lift apparent in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,116 miles

some lift both front macpherson strut top mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,504 miles

some lift both front macpherson strut top mounts

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some lift both macpherson strut top mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2020 47,379 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 47,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 46,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 45,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 45,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 43,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,822 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 40,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,954 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 28,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,312 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 21,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 17,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,630 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,538 miles

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

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 YDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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