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CE03 CFG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,713 mi
Last recorded51,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 51,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 49,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,685 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to Back box flange corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 48,464 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 48,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,718 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 37,780 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 30,858 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded away

Pass 9 May 2017 25,476 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 16,928 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,928 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,827 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,534 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,122 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 16,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,980 miles

rear offside tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,004 miles

Rear exhaust rusty but not blowing.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,213 miles

front and offside rear tyres cracking nearside front low on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,610 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 13,023 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,023 miles

spare tyre defective

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 CFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CFG, 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 CFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 CFG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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