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CT03 CYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 72,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,727 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 62,725 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 55,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,047 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 50,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket / mounting has slight movement

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 47,911 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,082 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 43,903 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,823 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,860 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,796 miles

rear silencer rusted not blowing

Fail 22 Aug 2013 31,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer rusted not blowing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,894 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,375 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,608 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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CT03 CYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CT03 CYC, 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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What year was CT03 CYC registered?

CT03 CYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is CT03 CYC safe to buy?

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