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821 CYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,922 mi
Last recorded69,922 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration821 CYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,922 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

n/s headlamp full of condensation

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,478 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s headlight full of condensation

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,857 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s headlight full of condensation

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,857 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s headlight full of condensation

Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,819 miles

water in n/s headlight

Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,819 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

water in n/s headlight

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,472 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking 185/65/15

Fail 18 Feb 2013 60,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres cracking 185/65/15

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,077 miles

play in both front top shock absorber mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,087 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres very close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,806 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 45,806 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,362 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,362 miles

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

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

front brake pads 70%worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,900 miles

both front top shock mounts have slight movement

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,052 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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821 CYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 821 CYY, 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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821 CYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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