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CE03 VFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,808 mi
Last recorded82,808 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 82,808 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,935 miles

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

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

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

battery secured with cable ties

Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery secured with cable ties

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,724 miles

Oil leak

front wipers slight worn.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front wipers slight worn.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,476 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,822 miles

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

front brake disc slightly rusted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 67,037 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 67,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 66,466 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 66,465 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,001 miles

front brake pads and disc's worn down low

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,026 miles

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

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 VFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VFJ, 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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CE03 VFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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