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CE53 AWO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,272 mi
Last recorded39,272 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier has been secured with cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing light not working.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,062 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,873 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,343 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Both Sides and around support clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Both Sides (Under Subframe) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,810 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,801 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,037 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 33,037 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,870 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,870 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,566 miles

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

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

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

rear exhauxt box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,657 miles

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

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AWO, 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 AWO registered?

CE53 AWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CE53 AWO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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