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CE53 AVB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,400 mi
Last recorded115,400 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,400 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 115,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,850 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 106,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,407 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,407 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,585 miles

both front hub caps cutting into tyre sidewalls

coolant leak top hose area

front wipers dont park automatically

Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front hub caps cutting into tyre sidewalls

coolant leak top hose area

front wipers dont park automatically

Pass 17 Dec 2011 81,031 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 16 Dec 2011 81,030 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers not parking

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,119 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 66,956 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 66,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 37,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,980 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 AVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

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

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