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CE53 RZH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 54,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 42,919 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres have cracks on outer wall

Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded light rusting on both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust silencer corroded/peeling

rear number plate lamp not fitted correctly

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,681 miles

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

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

rea tyres perishing and cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,074 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,585 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 RZH 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 92.9%.

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 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

CE53 RZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is CE53 RZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 RZH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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