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CE03 TBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,401 miles

Engine oil leak

near side Tyre worn

Pass 30 May 2015 69,715 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 63,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 63,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,554 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 58,499 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 58,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,677 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 48,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 20 May 2010 48,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,386 miles

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

Screw in N/S/F tyre.

Pass 12 Mar 2009
Fail 12 Mar 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,811 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,085 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 TBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

CE03 TBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is CE03 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 TBU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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