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CE03 CLY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,965 mi
Last recorded83,965 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,965 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 83,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,077 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,672 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre cracking inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre cracking inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,531 miles

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

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

slight accident damage to front panel

Fail 21 Mar 2013 77,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight accident damage to front panel

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,367 miles

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

excessive corrosion on exhaust middle & back

nearside tyre perished/cracking (rear)

slight accident damage to front panel

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISORY- middle/rear exhaust heavily deteriorated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

minor accident damage to front(front panel slightly bent)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,417 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s steering rack/gaitor slightly damp

slight movement in both front top strut mounts

Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,417 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s steering rack/gaitor slightly damp

slight movement in both front top strut mounts

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,829 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 50,829 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,016 miles

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

oil leak

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 CLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CLY, 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 CLY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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