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CE03 TEY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 TEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,569 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,080 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 82,012 miles

Emissions not tested due to large hole in rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 64,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,417 miles

both front head light aim very dull

e m l light on

front and rear exhaust corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front head light aim very dull

e m l light on

front and rear exhaust corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Mar 2013 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine man light on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,476 miles

advise engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,447 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND SPLIT

E M LAMP STAYING ON

Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,217 miles

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

front and rear number plates starting to stain.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,483 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,483 miles

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,884 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 TEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

CE03 TEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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