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CE03 SLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

41,837 mi
Last recorded41,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 SLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,837 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 41,827 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 40,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,444 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre slightly perished in the tread pattern

offside front tyre slightly perished in the tread pattern

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2016 24,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre slightly perished in the tread pattern

offside front tyre slightly perished in the tread pattern

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 15 Mar 2016 24,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,074 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,470 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 22,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,857 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 18,601 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,357 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,662 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 SLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

CE03 SLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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