MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General corrosion throughout underside
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and back (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
1.exhaust corroded.2.plastic trim covering outer sills.
3.off side rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
1.exhaust corroded.2.plastic trim covering outer sills.
3.off side rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system slightly perished
Slight corrosion on brake pipes on underside of vehicle
Unable to fully inspect outer sill due to factory side skirts fitted
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust system slightly perished
Slight corrosion on brake pipes on underside of vehicle
Unable to fully inspect outer sill due to factory side skirts fitted
1.plastic trim covering outer sills.2.middle and back exhaust flange corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
1.plastic trim covering outer sills.2.front brake pipes to flexi corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
1.plastic trim covering outer sills.2.front brake pipes to flexi corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s and o/s front wiper blades torn slightly
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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CE03 SMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SMU, 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 SMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.
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