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CE03 TCZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,098 mi
Last recorded65,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 TCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 61,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer skin showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 49,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs corrsion (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 42,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,775 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,340 miles

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

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 TCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

CE03 TCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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