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EA03 JWM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,729 mi
Last recorded67,729 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,729 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced front headlights dip-beam patterns deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front - offside on limit allowed (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine noise (camshaft/tappets) ?

exhaust corroding

front wipers deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,551 miles

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

engine noise (tappets/camshaft) ?

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,551 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades badly worn and split

engine noise (tappets/camshaft) ?

engine oil level very low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,350 miles

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack and perish within treads

front wiper blades worn and split

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

oil level low

rear exhaust badly corroded and has a hanger broken off

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,490 miles

e.m.l indicating fault

light play in both front top mounts

rear exhaust box corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,733 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,723 miles

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

Engine Management Light on dash

Front brake discs are worn and very lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,248 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,006 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,224 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 JWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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