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CE53 EXJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

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

park brake only just passed. brake may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

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

park brake only just passed. brake may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mounting is broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear exhaust rubber mounting is deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,810 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,855 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,855 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,657 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge VERY close to legal lim it advise tracking check

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,923 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 24,923 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,930 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 EXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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