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CE03 SSK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,038 mi
Last recorded182,038 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 SSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 182,038 miles

headlight lens in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2013 171,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 159,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 145,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 136,909 miles

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

slight play offside front anti roll link

Pass 27 Oct 2010 136,909 miles

slight play offside front anti roll link

Pass 23 Nov 2009 126,743 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 126,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 111,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2007 79,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SSK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

CE03 SSK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is CE03 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 SSK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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