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CE03 HDJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

136,843 mi
Last recorded136,843 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 127,517 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 125,133 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 124,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,762 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 107,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,880 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 77,860 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 64,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,557 miles

Nearside 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)

o/s/r alloy wheel repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,047 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 28,047 miles

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

Nearside 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 HDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 HDJ, 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 HDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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