MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
centre - to - rear exhaust deteriorated
coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)
heavy engine oil leak
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
centre - to - rear exhaust deteriorated
coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)
heavy engine oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
engine oil leak
Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
engine oil leak
Oil leak
both front brake pipes corroding
center exhaust holding rubbers missing
middle and rear exhaust system corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front brake pipes corroding
center exhaust holding rubbers missing
middle and rear exhaust system corroded
n/s rear tyre run low off pressure advise new tyre
rear metal brake pipes corroding
spare tyre deflated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 AOZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AOZ, 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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CE53 AOZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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