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CE03 STZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,371 mi
Last recorded81,371 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 STZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,064 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,643 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,846 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,024 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 60,024 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside windscreen wiper split.

Fail 20 Jul 2013 57,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside windscreen wiper split.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside windscreen wiper split.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,262 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,196 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear tyres tread slightly distorted and tread low,moreso NSR.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,799 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 STZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

CE03 STZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 STZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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