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CE53 CCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 CCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 103,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,231 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of car at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,529 miles

both rear discs rusty worn & pitted.

oil leaks .

Fail 23 Jan 2020 72,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear discs rusty worn & pitted.

oil leaks .

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 66,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2017 61,293 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2016 59,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tires age cracked and perished with some cuts in tread but not exposing cords / ply

engine covers fitted

oil leak

slight binding from nearside front brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 50,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,614 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 42,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 41,433 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 41,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,602 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 35,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,871 miles

Both Rear Axle Mounting Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusted On Inner Faces

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,312 miles

Front Brake Discs Rusted On Inner Edge

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,881 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 CCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CCO, 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 CCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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