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CE03 COA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,523 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 81,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,407 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated, no excessive play, (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort. Parking brake efficiency on minimum of 16%.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,247 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,247 miles

Rear Emissions not tested rear exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

advise headlamp polish

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,387 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,701 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise headlamp polish.

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,653 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,150 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,173 miles

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

rear tyres perrishing

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,452 miles

front brake disks inner face pitted and worn

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,187 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,352 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,543 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,361 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 40,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,176 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,581 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 18,448 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

spare tyre defective

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 COA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 COA, 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 COA registered?

CE03 COA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 COA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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