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CE03 XRU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,571 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,807 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,225 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 51,700 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

rear silencer slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,700 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

rear silencer slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,200 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,432 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,515 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 XRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

CE03 XRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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