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CE03 WHB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,433 mi
Last recorded148,433 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 148,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 148,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 140,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 140,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 136,922 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside outer CV gaiter is greasy but no leaks are visible

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 10 Dec 2009 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 130,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 115,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 92,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,314 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,027 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 47,944 miles

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)

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 WHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

CE03 WHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is CE03 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 WHB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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