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CE03 SNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 SNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017

H/brake only just met requirements

Nearside Front H/light beam image poor

Pass 7 Apr 2016

front headlight image poor

power steering rack leaking slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2016

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front headlight image poor

oil leak

power steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise surface corrosion on all brake lines.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 44,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise surface corrosion on all brake lines.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise slight dampness on steering rack.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise both front tyres scuffed and and worn on inner edges..

advise corrosion on centre and middle exhaust boxes.

advise slight dampness on steering rack.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,931 miles

exhaust back box and middle section corroded small holes

rear axle corrosion

slight oil leak around steering rack pinion

Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,931 miles

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

exhaust back box and middle section corroded small holes

n/s/f wiper blade split ok for test

rear axle corrosion

slight oil leak around steering rack pinion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,025 miles

back box corroded small hole,,keep checks.

both front tyres 1mm inside edges,,keep checks..

slight pas oil around rack housing,,keep checks.

subframe corroded ,,rear axle corosion,,both rear shocks corroded,,keep checks.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,025 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

back box corroded small hole,,keep checks.

both front tyres 1mm inside edges,,keep checks..

slight pas oil around rack housing,,keep checks.

subframe corroded ,,rear axle corosion,,both rear shocks corroded,,keep checks.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,105 miles

BACK BOX SMALL HOLE,,AND CORRODED DOUBLE SKIN,,KEEP CHECKS ON THIS...

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES,,SLIGHT RUST CORROSION,,METAL PARTS OF HOSE..KEEP CHECKS ON THIS,N/S/F,,O/S/F...

CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL O/S/F..KEEP CHECK ON TYRE...

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,913 miles

both front tyres side walls starting to persih

exhaust back box rusty

front flexiable brake hose ferrels rusty ok for test

misting of oil around steering rack pinion

Fail 26 Mar 2010 29,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres side walls starting to persih

exhaust back box rusty

front flexiable brake hose ferrels rusty ok for test

misting of oil around steering rack pinion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,905 miles

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

o/s/f brake pipe union getting rusty

slight misting of oil around steering rack pinion

Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,866 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

o/s/f brake pipe union getting rusty

slight misting of oil around steering rack pinion

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,561 miles

BACK BOX DOUBLE SKIN CORRODED...

SEVICE INSPECTION LIGHT ON CAR....

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,909 miles

rear exhaust section corroding

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 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

CE03 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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