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EA03 HTJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,796 mi
Last recorded78,796 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,796 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 77,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 76,208 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 76,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 74,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 72,953 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2021 70,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 69,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 63,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,399 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,388 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,387 miles

offside rear tyre has a "nick" in the outer sidewall & is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 May 2007 16,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,129 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 HTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 HTJ registered?

EA03 HTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is EA03 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 HTJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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