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CE53 EXP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,762 mi
Last recorded99,762 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,762 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 99,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,333 miles

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

nearside front anti roll link worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008
Fail 19 Jul 2007 23,387 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,387 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,509 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 EXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

CE53 EXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CE53 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 EXP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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