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CE53 EYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 126,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 121,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,345 miles

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX VERY CORRODED

WIPER BLADE RUBBER DETERIORATING

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,405 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 27 Apr 2017 113,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,980 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 109,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,141 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,326 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 100,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

part of the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,811 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges ( tracking )

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,383 miles

Both headlight beam patterns not well deffined but pass required standards

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer box de-laminating but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,389 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,350 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 26,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 EYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EYP, 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 EYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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