MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance on the limit. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracked/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn with play.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Torsion beam bushing deteriorated and worn, none of which are excessive.
Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks non of which are excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorber performance poor.
Slight odour of fuel vapour around fuel cap area. Fuel cap sealing device intact.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible beam pattern at all. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible beam pattern at all. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance on the limit. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracked/deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting worn with play.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Torsion beam bushing deteriorated and worn, none of which are excessive.
Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks non of which are excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorber performance poor.
Slight odour of fuel vapour around fuel cap area. Fuel cap sealing device intact.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wiper blade fitting loose.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seats fitted
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to n/s/f steel brake pipe to flexi
slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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CE03 SVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SVJ, 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 SVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.
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