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CN03 YMR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,427 mi
Last recorded78,427 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,427 miles

Front both front solid brake pipes have surface rust.

Nearside Rear tyre Pershing on inner sidewall advise renewal soon

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge advise renewal soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes have light surface rust

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,182 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps dull/deteriorated but light output not reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front solid brake pipes have light surface rust

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on the inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,182 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps dull/deteriorated but light output not reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front solid brake pipes have light surface rust

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on the inner sidewall

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,383 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,113 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,541 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 25 May 2011 39,595 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,650 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,866 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 12,994 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 YMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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