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CE03 ESU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,924 mi
Last recorded127,924 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ESU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 127,924 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Due to broken outer lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Mirror Glass missing

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens broken

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 127,924 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Expansion cap missing and coolant pressurising and overflowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Due to broken outer lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Mirror Glass missing

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens broken

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 124,512 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 110,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,720 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 86,064 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2013 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,068 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,990 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,838 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 45,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,307 miles

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

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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 ESU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

CE03 ESU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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