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CE53 MFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,864 mi
Last recorded43,864 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 43,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 39,954 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,782 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake slight low effort

Fail 8 Aug 2016 38,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake slight low effort

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some rear brake pipes showing corrosion .

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracking / cuts

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2013 33,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking / cuts

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front outer tyre wall cut

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear / nearside rear outer tyre walls scuffed and cut

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,899 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall ( not to cords )

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills ?

rear exhaust silencer showing corrosion .

tears in offside rear tyre.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 29,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in nearside front tyre wall ( not to cords )

plastic skirts fitted ......unable to examine outer sills ?

rear exhaust silencer showing corrosion .

tears in offside rear tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,885 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge / outer wall cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,139 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,985 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 17,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre surface cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre wall scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,152 miles

n/s/f tyre surface cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre wall scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,813 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 MFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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