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CE03 WGW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,900 mi
Last recorded104,900 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,736 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 98,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,071 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 82,071 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 66,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,907 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,167 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

underside of car covered in underseal

Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,167 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,694 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,984 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 46,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,648 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,926 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 WGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

CE03 WGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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