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CE53 EVL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,637 mi
Last recorded94,637 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,637 miles

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front suspension top mounts slight play

Exhaust shield damaged

Front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2015 94,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front suspension top mounts slight play

Exhaust shield damaged

Front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,614 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,237 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

nearside front anti-roll bar link play in balljoint

offside rear tyre at 2.5 mm

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front anti-roll bar link play in balljoint

offside rear tyre at 2.5 mm

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,143 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

one of rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,214 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 31,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,358 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 15,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,618 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 EVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVL, 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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What year was CE53 EVL registered?

CE53 EVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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