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CE53 RCU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,891 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,136 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,269 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,630 miles

Engine light on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,697 miles

engine light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,086 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,195 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 RCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

CE53 RCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 RCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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