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CN03 YJB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,027 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 85,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,406 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AT JOINT

REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS MISSING REPAIRED WITH STEEL ROD

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F STEERING TIE ROD

SOME MOVEMENT IN O/S/F SUPENSION TOP MOUNT

Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AT JOINT

REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS MISSING REPAIRED WITH STEEL ROD

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F STEERING TIE ROD

SOME MOVEMENT IN O/S/F SUPENSION TOP MOUNT

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

temporary mount on rear exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

temporary mount on rear exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,999 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 YJB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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