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CE53 BZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,287 mi
Last recorded89,287 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 89,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing against brake pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,564 miles

Nearside Front c v boot slight amount of grease around boot

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

both headlamps slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,609 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,538 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,571 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 BZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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