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CX03 YUU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,957 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,957 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,259 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,419 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 47,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,752 miles

Rear exhaust bracket come away (exhaust secure).

Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust bracket come away (exhaust secure).

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,723 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 YUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

CX03 YUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 YUU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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