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CE53 TEJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,613 mi
Last recorded127,613 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 TEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 127,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex jount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,998 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 112,149 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine mount bolt

exhaust leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,149 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine mount bolt

exhaust leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,784 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 88,466 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,766 miles

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)

nearside front inner arch brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,995 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,161 miles

advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

advise suspect inner front b/pads low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,618 miles

advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,090 miles

age cracks in n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Fail 26 Jun 2009 40,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

age cracks in n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,052 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 14,052 miles

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

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

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 TEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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