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CE53 CAA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,411 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 71,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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 29 Mar 2025 69,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing But Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 69,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing But Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,169 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack and pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded x2

Fail 26 Mar 2024 68,169 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack and pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded x2

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,988 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,908 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 63,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 50,117 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe Ferrells rusty

Fail 23 May 2018 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe Ferrells rusty

Pass 18 May 2017 47,475 miles

Offside Rear rear tyres have slight crackes in outer wall

Fail 18 May 2017 47,475 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear tyres have slight crackes in outer wall

Pass 26 May 2016 45,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 44,845 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,987 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 32,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,941 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 CAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CAA, 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 CAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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