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CE03 TCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,135 mi
Last recorded63,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,135 miles

slight corrotion on rear brake pipes

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,589 miles

oil leak.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,195 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 56,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,127 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low.

o/s/f tyre tread just in limits.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 45,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,677 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,853 miles

exhaust very corroded.

o/s/r tyre just in limits.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,660 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 34,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust very rusty.

o/s/r tyre just in limits nail in tyre.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

boot full not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 23 Jun 2006 20,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,803 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 TCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

CE03 TCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is CE03 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 TCY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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