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CE03 SVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 SVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,849 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,240 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, perished & in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2021 104,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges, perished & in poor condition

both headlight lenses faded

Pass 27 May 2020 103,832 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 102,787 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,602 miles

centre exhuast deteriorated

n/s/f engine stabiliser broken

rear exhuast deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,481 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 67,874 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

centre exhaust silencer rusty at join to rear silencer

deep cut in off side rear tyre

off side front brake pipe to flexi hose slightly rusty

off side rear tyre perishing and cracking

rear centre seat belt buckle has gone past its stop and is difficult to use

rear exhaust silencer rusty/ poor condition

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play felt in off side front anti roll bar drop down link

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,235 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 22 Apr 2008 41,964 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,057 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 14,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,513 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 SVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

CE03 SVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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