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CE03 GZZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,289 mi
Last recorded103,289 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 GZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,289 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 103,163 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 1,766 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 1,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slightly fuzzy h/lamp imaged.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,545 miles

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

exhaust rusty.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 84,286 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,952 miles

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

uneven tread wear on rear tyres.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 54,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

uneven tread wear on rear tyres.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,840 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 43,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 GZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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