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CE53 UZN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,264 mi
Last recorded97,264 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear pipe into exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,377 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

head lamp patterns faint & starting to dis-colour

some metal brake pipes corroding

wipers have no park

Fail 3 Jan 2014 94,242 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

head lamp patterns faint & starting to dis-colour

some metal brake pipes corroding

wipers have no park

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all metal brake pipes recently cleaned & greesed

n/s/r tyre slick on edge

very slight play @ o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 73,961 miles

rear tyre low on tread & perrishing

slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Jan 2011 73,961 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F TYRE HEAVY SPLIT ON INNER EDGE BUT OT SHOWING MAKE UP OF TYRE

rear tyre low on tread & perrishing

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,600 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 66,550 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,666 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 UZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZN, 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 UZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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