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CE53 AXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 120,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 120,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,020 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 113,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,600 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 10,600 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 101,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount missing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,879 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,879 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,311 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,597 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,451 miles

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

rear wiper broken

side mirror n/s damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2008 58,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,741 miles

nail in rear tyre n/s

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 AXA 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 61.9%.

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 AXA, 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 AXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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