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CE03 SVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,942 mi
Last recorded138,942 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 138,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust center pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit beyond service requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing -- slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,140 miles

rear exhaust hitting heat shield

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,140 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hitting heat shield

Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,209 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer rubber mount missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs are slightly worn

brake pedal rubber is worn on one edge

centre exhaust rear flange is very rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs slightly worn

brake pedal rubber worn in one place

centre exhaust rear flange is rusty

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

rear silencer has one rubber mount missing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer rusty and thin

Fail 4 Apr 2007 30,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty and thin

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,992 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 SVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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