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CE53 TWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,579 mi
Last recorded195,579 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 TWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 195,579 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 195,567 miles

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

rear brake application uneven o/s low effort (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 188,788 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 188,774 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leaking at seam (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 176,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 165,686 miles

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

rear brake aplication uneven

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,250 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and nr limits. advise replaced and tracking check

Pass 11 Oct 2011 147,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

o/s handbrake slight low effort

Pass 27 Sep 2010 141,783 miles

front cross member slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 127,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 111,237 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 111,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,912 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 TWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

CE53 TWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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