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CE53 AMK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 77,659 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,605 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,325 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,449 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,017 miles

Front passenger seatbelt has signs of being trapped in door, no cords cut.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 25,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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CE53 AMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE53 AMK, 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 CE53 AMK registered?

CE53 AMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is CE53 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 AMK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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