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CE03 CFM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,246 mi
Last recorded61,246 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights foggy

Pass 31 Mar 2025 60,014 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 60,014 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 58,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres scrubbed

Fail 31 Mar 2022 57,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to nsr flexable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front os noisy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,813 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 56,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,080 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,934 miles

headlight beam image poor

Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight beam image poor

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,505 miles

both headlight require polishing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,225 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,176 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,060 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,838 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 41,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,198 miles

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,115 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges down to 3mm n/s/r tyre perished rear brakes noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,549 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 CFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

CE03 CFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 CFM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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