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CE03 OWF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 OWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 136,710 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

front brake discs heavily worn

headlamp lenses in poor condition

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Feb 2018 136,690 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

front brake discs heavily worn

headlamp lenses in poor condition

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2017 133,615 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged - recommend replacement

tested under wet conditions

Fail 27 Feb 2017 133,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

drivers door mirror glass damaged - recommend replacement

tested under wet conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,376 miles

both headlamp beam images slightly weak

offside front wearing inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2016 131,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear front to rear pipes at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2)

both headlamp beam images slightly weak

offside front wearing inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2015 129,113 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 129,113 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013
Pass 31 Dec 2011

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2010

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2009 97,898 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 97,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,566 miles

Both front brake discs worn close to limits

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 OWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

CE03 OWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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