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CE53 BZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,164 mi
Last recorded99,164 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,956 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 89,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,501 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,416 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,855 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 79,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,054 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,286 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,211 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,360 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 634,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,912 miles

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

condition of back box

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,555 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 BZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 BZF registered?

CE53 BZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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