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CE53 EYR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,358 mi
Last recorded116,358 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 113,288 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 113,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,185 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 94,120 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,304 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 EYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

CE53 EYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CE53 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 EYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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