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EA03 FUT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,101 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 94,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,385 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 90,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,598 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,343 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,829 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,722 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,774 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,731 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 46,937 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,616 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2006 13,467 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 FUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

EA03 FUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 FUT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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