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CE53 AWP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,350 mi
Last recorded103,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,350 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2019 103,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both front headlights deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,330 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 94,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded

sill trims fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,956 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded / weak & slight blow

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded / weak & slight blow

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,285 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,774 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,651 miles

front tyres close to limit and splits on outer edges

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2010 49,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres close to limit and splits on outer edges

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,871 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,150 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded but not blowing

Fail 19 Jul 2008 30,977 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

exhaust tailpipe corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,300 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CE53 AWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AWP, 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 AWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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