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CE03 CFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,921 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Slight Corrosion To Underside

Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Slight Corrosion To Underside

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,317 miles

both front headlights deteriorate

main metal brake pipe corroded

offside front shock damp

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear no plate deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,069 miles

back box outer skin corroded

both headlamps deteriorated

play in both front top strut mounts

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Feb 2015 44,062 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

back box outer skin corroded

both headlamps deteriorated

play in both front top strut mounts

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,565 miles

play in nearside front top strut mount

Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,301 miles

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 39,301 miles

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

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,595 miles

Centre and tailbox exhaust deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,672 miles

cambelt due

Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 CFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

CE03 CFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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