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CE53 AUO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,307 mi
Last recorded93,307 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 93,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 93,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

susption points front showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 90,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of n/s/r tyre perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi part deteriorated.

lower part of n/s/f door & wing damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of n/s/r tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated.

lower part of n/s/f door & wing damaged.

Fail 25 Aug 2022 84,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of n/s/r tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated.

lower part of n/s/f door & wing damaged.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front discs in poor cond (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre worn slightly on outer edges

lower part of n/s/f door & wing damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part in poor cond & (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower part of n/s/f door & wing damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2020 81,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front discs in poor cond. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part in poor cond & (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower part of n/s/f door & wing damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,962 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front outer sill & door & wing Damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,242 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,852 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 59,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,741 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,684 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,319 miles

slight throw in n/s/r tyre when spun , n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded .

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,258 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,756 miles

FRT TYRES ON LIMIT--FRT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS GETTING LOW--REAR EX BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 35,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,018 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing .

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,890 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 24,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 AUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE53 AUO, 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 AUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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