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CX03 YXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,820 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/turbo cracked (7.1.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust tube adrift (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust rear silencer flange corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust tube adrift (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

oil pan corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 110,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/turbo cracked (7.1.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust tube adrift (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust rear silencer flange corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust tube adrift (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

no oil on dipstick prior to test

oil pan corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,542 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,822 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,222 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,483 miles

front wipers blades smearing

back box outer casing corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link boot split

o/s/f sidelight inop until tapped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2008 35,244 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

back box outer casing corroded not blowing.

n/s/f tyre has rip in sidewall

n/s/r spring broken

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,832 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL, NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,139 miles

inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre slightly deformed on rim protector, advise new tyre

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 YXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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