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CE03 CGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,767 mi
Last recorded107,767 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,767 miles

Front both struts have slight play in top mouts

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

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

workshop waning lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 107,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front both struts have slight play in top mouts

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

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

workshop waning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear brake compensator x2 (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and starting to split

workshop warning lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 100,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear brake compensator x2 (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and starting to split

workshop warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,607 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe flexi joint broken away from pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,140 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,804 miles

condition of headlights poor

front wipers smearing screen ok for test

n/s/r tyre bald patches just ok for test [inner edge]

play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 4 Mar 2011 62,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of headlights poor

front wipers smearing screen ok for test

n/s/r tyre bald patches just ok for test [inner edge]

play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,681 miles

front number plate getting dirty

poor headlamp condition ok for test

Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front number plate getting dirty

poor headlamp condition ok for test

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,300 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner edge.

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

front brake pads wearing low.

rear exhaust section corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,773 miles

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

advise corrosion on front brake discs.

advise wear on front no plate.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,054 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES PEELING AND FADED.....

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 21,911 miles

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

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

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES PEELING AND FADED .

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH .

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE .

SMALL LIP ON BOTH FRONT DISCS . INSIDE DISCS .

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 CGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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