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CE03 CGF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,058 mi
Last recorded109,058 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,058 miles

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

front to rear tyres different sizes

head lamps patteren weak

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,735 miles

oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 107,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi piece (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,920 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 103,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,277 miles

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

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking around puncture repair

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking around puncture repair

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,994 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,278 miles

Hand brake on min pass, only 16% , this model of astra normaly has a very good hand brake

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

power steering a bit slow to start working, not normal for this model

Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2010 82,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

radiator leaking,n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2009 68,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 May 2009 68,738 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,040 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 54,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2007 36,996 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 36,996 miles

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

offside front wheel rim damaged †management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,805 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 CGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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