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CN03 YJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 119,365 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 119,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,017 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 105,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 90,092 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 90,092 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,190 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,079 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 46,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Spare tyre defective

back box poor

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,816 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

back box poor

Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,391 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 41,391 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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