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CE03 OUP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 OUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,163 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,845 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,907 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,904 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 81,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,249 miles

lift in n/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,248 miles

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

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

lift in n/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,079 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 70,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 63,083 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 56,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,445 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 OUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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