MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
oil leak
Front bumper insecure
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filter corroded
rear exhaust systam detoriatet
Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust systam detoriatet
1.rear exhaust system badly corroded 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1.rear exhaust system badly corroded 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate slightly defaced but still legible
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate slightly defaced but still legible
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine management light is on
offside front has cuts to sidewall not to cords nearside rear has cracks to side wall
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
off side front tyre has cuts to sidewall not to cords nearside rear has cracks to sidewall
Small cut in near side rear tyre side wall
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA03 FTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2003.
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