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CE03 ONZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

203,822 mi
Last recorded203,822 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ONZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 203,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 203,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 196,434 miles

Minor oil leak

Both clutch and brake pedal rubbers have wear

Central Rear Exhaust joint has corosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has 1 x hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

Rear Exhaust heatshield is loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 196,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to deteriation of the lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bosch 19 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to deteriation of the lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bosch 20 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both clutch and brake pedal rubbers have wear

Central Rear Exhaust joint has corosion

Minor oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has 1 x hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

Rear Exhaust heatshield is loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 187,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp switch faulty

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Aug 2020 187,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror brackett (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp switch faulty

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2019 183,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 183,802 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 174,732 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 174,532 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BUSH (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective P (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective P (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 155,766 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2017 155,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,393 miles

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

light wiper scratches on windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2016 136,393 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

light wiper scratches on windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,226 miles

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

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

light wiper scratches to screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 121,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

windscreen scratched o/s

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split

passengers door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,295 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint has corosion

Nearside wing mirror glass is cracked

Offside wing mirror has slight damage

Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint has corosion

Nearside wing mirror glass is cracked

Offside wing mirror has slight damage

Spanner symbol illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s rear tyre cut in tread not to cords

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 77,550 miles

damage to front bumper

fuel hose at filler neck starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,457 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 54,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,222 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 ONZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 ONZ, 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 ONZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 ONZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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