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CX03 YVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,797 mi
Last recorded100,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,797 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,796 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear by fuel filter (3.6.A.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,676 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,676 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,661 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users FRONT BUMPER INSECURE (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BY FUEL FILTER (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped FRONT TO REAR BY FUEL FILTER (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped OUT OF LOAD SENSING VALVE (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside HEADLAMP GLASS DETERIOATED

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,698 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,879 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 83,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,363 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

stickers in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Underside generally rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,460 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,542 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,745 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 YVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

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

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