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CX03 VYG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 VYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,932 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavy in underguard (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front all heavy in underguard (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavy in underguard (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front all heavy in underguard (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,546 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,546 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,599 miles

Central Rear 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,199 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,883 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 63,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,154 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,493 miles

slight deteriation of nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,550 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,350 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,140 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 VYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CX03 VYG, 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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CX03 VYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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