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CE03 OWM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,570 mi
Last recorded47,570 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 OWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,570 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 41,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,924 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,488 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,488 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,197 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,833 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 OWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

CE03 OWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CE03 OWM safe to buy?

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