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CE03 HFD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release lever damaged

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

wipers dont self park

Fail 3 Nov 2016 94,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded compancator to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded compancator to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet release lever damaged

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

wipers dont self park

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,087 miles

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

drivers door corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,087 miles

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

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

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

drivers door corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhuast system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 66,126 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2013 65,984 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside 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 7 Mar 2007 49,382 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/S/R TYRE NEARING LIMIT.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,238 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 31,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

long handbrake travel found not up to stops still reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded box not holed

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 HFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

CE03 HFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is CE03 HFD safe to buy?

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