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CE53 AOZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,235 mi
Last recorded115,235 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AOZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 115,235 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 114,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,950 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,286 miles

Oil leak

both front brake pipes corroding

center exhaust holding rubbers missing

middle and rear exhaust system corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,994 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,735 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,599 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,662 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,040 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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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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