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EA03 HTP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,960 mi
Last recorded66,960 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak From engine ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp lenses in poor condition, beam pattern only just visible.

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak From engine ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,023 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both headlight aims starting to dissipate due to fogging exterior lenses

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both rear tyres perished badly

slight exhaust from rear box

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,435 miles

both rear tyres perished badly

slight exhaust from rear box

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,444 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 49,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,742 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 23,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 18,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,447 miles

nail in tyre

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 HTP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HTP, 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 HTP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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