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EA03 HHB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018

off side front tyre becoming perished in tread not to cords at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2018

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

off side front tyre becoming perished in tread not to cords at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2017

Suspension coil springs corroded

Tyre sizes different front to rear axles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension coil springs corroded

Tyre sizes different front to rear axles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,837 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes rusted. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,162 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,162 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,433 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,404 miles

rear tyres stepping on edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,605 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 HHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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