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CX03 YNM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,610 mi
Last recorded190,610 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 190,610 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs pitted

Near side front shocker leaking slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2015 190,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs pitted

Near side shocker leaking slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2015 190,271 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

1 x rear exhaust hanger broken

brake pipe at load sensing valve and pipes at bulkhead area corroded/corroding

engine management light on

fuel line corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

slight leak from steering rack gaitors

some wear on brake pedal rubber

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge and nearly through to inner canvas

offside rear tyre at 2mm and worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 182,398 miles

Oil leak

coolant light on

front lower engine mounting split

fuel lines corroded

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside parking brake cable clip broken

offside mirror cracked

rear wiper torn

slight smearing on front wipers

some corrosion on nearside outer sill

some movement in wishbone bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2014 182,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight smearing on front wipers

Oil leak

coolant light on

front lower engine mounting split

fuel lines corroded

nearside mirror cover missing

nearside parking brake cable clip broken

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

offside mirror cracked

rear wiper torn

some corrosion on nearside outer sill

some movement in wishbone bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2013 167,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 167,062 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 146,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 107,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 88,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2008 67,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,067 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 20,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,828 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 YNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX03 YNM, 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 YNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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