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CE03 PJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,117 mi
Last recorded86,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 86,117 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2021 81,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 81,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing centre pipe broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no coolant

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 77,178 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,280 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 PJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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