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CN03 YKG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,680 mi
Last recorded148,680 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 148,680 miles

Nearside Front play on wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2024 129,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 100,412 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 97,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 95,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 92,412 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 89,589 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 86,446 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 84,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 84,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,437 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly detirorating

Fail 11 May 2012 81,437 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust slightly detirorating

Pass 24 May 2011 78,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,166 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,384 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,529 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 YKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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