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CE03 HNK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,552 mi
Last recorded58,552 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 58,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavy corrosion, pipe attached to rear side of front chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished at the outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre perished at the outer sidewall.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavy corrosion, pipe attached to rear side of front chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished at the outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge completely bold, advise new tyre asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre perished at the outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 49,316 miles

Front headlight lens deteriorating and starting to affect beam pattern quality.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully tested seat belt.

Fail 19 Aug 2017 49,316 miles

Front headlight lens deteriorating and starting to affect beam pattern quality.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully tested seat belt.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,755 miles

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

Oil leak ()

movement in both front top strut mounts

Fail 13 Aug 2016 42,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

movement in both front top strut mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on . passed emmissions test all ok

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 9 Aug 2014 31,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on rear exhaust flange

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,688 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2009 11,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 6,820 miles

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 HNK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNK, 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 HNK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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