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CE53 TYV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,314 mi
Last recorded132,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 132,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 117,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

wipers not clearing well

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,672 miles

front wipers not very good

oil level low

rear exhaust corroded

some body damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,689 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

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 TYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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