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CE03 CDF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,328 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks leaking slightly

temp fuel cap fitted

front and metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 101,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks leaking slightly

temp fuel cap fitted

front and metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,067 miles

engine oil leak

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle bushes slightly worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shocks leaking slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,870 miles

coolant expansion tank leaking and split

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,870 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant expansion tank leaking and split

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,429 miles

Accident damage all around

Coolant leak

Gearbox oil leak

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,427 miles

Clutch smelling

Front tyres close to limit and rear tyres close

Rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,943 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Rear wiper worn

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,933 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,839 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 27,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,082 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,185 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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CE03 CDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE03 CDF, 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 CE03 CDF registered?

CE03 CDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 CDF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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