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CX03 YVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,881 mi
Last recorded79,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,881 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,623 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,622 miles

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

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated & mounting snapped/corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,581 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated + mounting snapped/corroded

slight score mark on front windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2014 69,581 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

due to excessive smoke emissions not tested

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated + mounting snapped/corroded

slight score mark on front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,744 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,426 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre & rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,860 miles

osf and nsf tyres close to legal limit and tracked off on outer edges.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 52,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osf and nsf tyres close to legal limit and tracked off on outer edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,947 miles

engine management light on, indicating fault

Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,947 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on, indicating fault

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,182 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,595 miles

both front tyres on limit

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 YVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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