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EA03 FSD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,865 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4/5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,710 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 53,710 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,489 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mid joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on all coil springs

offside front chassis by jacking point corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 51,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

both front tyres close to limits

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places & leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,193 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,986 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,802 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,065 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

rear lamps slightly cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,545 miles

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

n/s/rear lamp slightly crack

slight enige oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,774 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,639 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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EA03 FSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EA03 FSD, 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 EA03 FSD registered?

EA03 FSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 FSD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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