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EA03 HTL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,352 mi
Last recorded70,352 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,352 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO SEATS BEING DOWN DUE TO BIKE IN THE BOOT

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK BOX MISSING MISSING (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MOUNTS MISSING (7.1.1)

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO SEATS BEING DOWN DUE TO BIKE IN THE BOOT

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,893 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern not sharp

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern not sharp

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,309 miles

nearside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 42,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to front wheel trims

Fail 24 Jun 2011 34,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to front wheel trims

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,480 miles

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

front brake inbalance 24%

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,879 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 HTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

EA03 HTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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