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CE03 CPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,236 mi
Last recorded55,236 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,236 miles

front headlamp misty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 47,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,692 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 33,692 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,088 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front brake pipe poor

wiring poor

Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front brake pipe poor

wiring poor

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,140 miles

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

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

srs lamp on,nail in nearside rear tyre,damage/repair

Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

srs lamp on,nail in nearside rear tyre,damage/repair

Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 10,190 miles

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

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 CPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CPU, 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 CPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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