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CE03 HPK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,582 mi
Last recorded73,582 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,582 miles

front number plate

Fail 13 Nov 2019 73,582 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front number plate

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 73,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,662 miles

front number plate

front to back metal brake pipe

middle box joint cracking

slight rack leak

Fail 15 Aug 2017 71,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower (6.1.D.1a)

oil on min

slight rack leak

a lot of play o/s/f drop link

both headlight lens on the limit

front number plate

front to back metal brake pipe

middle box joint cracking

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre inside edge and cut

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,772 miles

front number plate

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre inside edge

oil leak, coolant leak, rack leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 70,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre inside edge

oil leak, coolant leak, rack leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,315 miles

front number plate

load sensor

n/s image on the limit

oil leak

slight leak steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,315 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

front number plate

header tank empty

load sensor

n/s image on the limit

oil leak

slight leak steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,991 miles

front number plate

headlight colour

o/s/f metal brake pipe

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,850 miles

o/s image

steering rack leaking both ends

Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,435 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre

slight steering rack leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,435 miles

o/s/r tyre

slight steering rack leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,438 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f dipped beam light output

Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f dipped beam light output

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,807 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,844 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 32,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,627 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,173 miles

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

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 HPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HPK, 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 HPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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