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CE03 SVJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,282 mi
Last recorded149,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 SVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 149,282 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 149,282 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 141,358 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 141,358 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 132,323 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 128,400 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2018 128,400 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 117,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2017 117,810 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,421 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 95,482 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,547 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 83,547 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,843 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f steel brake pipe to flexi

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 1 May 2012 67,754 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,907 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,290 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 31,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,341 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 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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