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CE53 MFP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 128,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 120,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,541 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 110,529 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,895 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 101,895 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 91,615 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,275 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,890 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,146 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,456 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,160 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 MFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

CE53 MFP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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