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EA03 FLM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,382 mi
Last recorded154,382 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 154,382 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 154,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 147,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 138,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 138,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 130,359 miles

Front discs corroded

Front gearbox mount perished

Nearside Front Top Mount has play

Offside Front Upper Play in rack arm

Rear axle bushes perished

Steering rack seeping

Fail 16 Mar 2017 130,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs corroded

Front gearbox mount perished

Front number plate damaged

Headlamps discoloured

Nearside Front Top Mount has play

Offside Front Upper Play in rack arm

Rear axle bushes perished

Steering rack seeping

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,719 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 114,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre box corroded at rear flange

Fail 14 Mar 2014 114,611 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre box corroded at rear flange

Pass 13 Mar 2013 110,382 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking at join of tread to outer wall

Fail 13 Mar 2013 110,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking at join of tread to outer wall

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,205 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 78,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 73,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 73,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,207 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil leak

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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EA03 FLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA03 FLM, 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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EA03 FLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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