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EA03 HTT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,788 mi
Last recorded59,788 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,788 miles

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

EML light on dashboard

Front both sides Macpherson strut has play

Inner steering rack gaiter covered in damp and grease both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,590 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on windscreen wiper park not working properly (8.2.1b)

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

EML light on dashboard

Front both sides Macpherson strut has play

Inner steering rack gaiter covered in damp and grease both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,202 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

o/s rear door damaged

rear silencer rusty

sill covers

Fail 17 Aug 2016 54,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

o/s rear door damaged

rear silencer rusty

sill covers

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,779 miles

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

o/s rear wing /door damaged

rear silencer rusty

rear tyres outer walls cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 45,679 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear wing /door damaged

rear silencer rusty

rear tyres outer walls cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,036 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,952 miles

front no plate slightly deterioted

rear exhaused skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,335 miles

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

rear tyres perishing on side walls

slight noise/knock around steering column lower area

Fail 16 Sep 2011 35,335 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear tyres perishing on side walls

slight noise/knock around steering column lower area

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,217 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 22 Sep 2010 31,217 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,268 miles

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

both rear tyres tread distorting

front no. plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,268 miles

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres tread distorting

front no. plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,547 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 HTT 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 63.2%.

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 HTT, 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 HTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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