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CU03 YSA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,572 mi
Last recorded81,572 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 YSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,572 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Weep from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 81,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,812 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,865 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,138 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 57,971 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 57,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 55,684 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,969 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 40,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,347 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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CU03 YSA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU03 YSA, 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 CU03 YSA registered?

CU03 YSA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CU03 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 YSA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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