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CX03 JYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,348 mi
Last recorded75,348 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 JYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,930 miles

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2011 66,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2011 66,330 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear disc overheated

Fail 10 Sep 2010 59,439 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,439 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut (inner and outer ) but not to cord 215 40 17

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,272 miles

nearside front tyre cut (inner and outer ) but not to cord 215 40 17

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,802 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 28,774 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,688 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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CX03 JYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX03 JYU, 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 CX03 JYU registered?

CX03 JYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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