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CE53 TXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,697 mi
Last recorded140,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 140,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 140,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 137,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 133,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 130,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,607 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,486 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,486 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,630 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,881 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,300 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 60,295 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,414 miles

1.N/S/F Wheel has slight bind.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,167 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 TXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

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

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