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CX03 YNJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,719 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R metal brake pipes

Corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch

Head lamp beam patterns poor

N/S/F inner C/V boot in poor condition

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre starting to get low

Rear brake caliper park brake levrs not returning to stops

Sill covers fitted. Unable to full test outer sills for corrosion.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 104,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Head lamp beam patterns poor

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre perished

N/S/F inner C/V boot in poor condition

Corrosion to N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R metal brake pipes

Corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch

O/S/F tyre starting to get low

Rear brake caliper park brake levrs not returning to stops

Sill covers fitted. Unable to full test outer sills for corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,038 miles

Battery not fully secured

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear inner brake pads worn to limit. Unable to fully inspect due to poor access. Rear discs in poor condition

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Drivers seat belt in slightly poor condition

Hand brake travel long

O/S head lamp beam pattern poor

Play in N/S/F anti-roll bar link rod

Rear brake balance poor

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,070 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Front & rear brake metal pipes corroded

N/S/F position lamp slightly dim

Rear hand brake caliper levers not returning to stop

Rear inner brake pads appear low. Unable to fully inspect due to access

Rear tyres slightly perished

Screen washers slightly poor

Fail 6 Oct 2011 83,698 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Front & rear brake metal pipes corroded

N/S/F brake pads worn more than O/S/F

N/S/F position lamp slightly dim

Rear hand brake caliper levers not returning to stop

Rear inner brake pads appear low. Unable to fully inspect due to access

Rear tyres slightly perished

Screen washers slightly poor

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,210 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 61,414 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 61,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 45,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 42,429 miles

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

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 10 May 2007 42,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 4 May 2006 37,304 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 YNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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