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CE53 TXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,558 mi
Last recorded91,558 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 TXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMPS S/DET

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,110 miles

car over heating fan not cutting in

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing unable to check rear seat belts front seat dont operate (5.2.2a)

car over heating fan not cutting in

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,585 miles

Nearside rear shock damp

slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,582 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear shock damp

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,606 miles

back box corroded

front brake pads low

oil leak

rear no plate deteriated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,554 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

back box corroded

front brake pads low

oil leak

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,240 miles

oil leak

rear no plate deterited

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,257 miles

back box corroded

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,314 miles

offside front shock damp

oil leak

play in nearside front drop link

rear no plate deterited

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,326 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,626 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,869 miles

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

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 TXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

CE53 TXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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