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CE03 CDV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 131,302 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 129,165 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 23 May 2018 129,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 12 May 2017 125,712 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 125,619 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,920 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 63,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,735 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,087 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,874 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 16,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 CDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE03 CDV, 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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CE03 CDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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