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EA03 KLC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,609 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 87,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,330 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to excess +becoming out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to excess+becoming out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,706 miles

Front headlamp lenses becoming worn

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,619 miles

front anti-roll bar end links becoming worn

Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,619 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front anti-roll bar end links becoming worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box advance corrsion

n/a rear tyre some perishing

some movement in front anti roll bar/links

Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box advance corrsion

n/a rear tyre some perishing

some movement in front anti roll bar/links

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,049 miles

front tyres show signs of perishing in tread

rear exhaust clamp/flange becoming corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres show signs of perishing in tread

rear exhaust clamp/flange becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,410 miles

o/s front side light becoming dim

rear exhaust clamp/join becoming corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2012 72,410 miles

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

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

o/s front side light becoming dim

rear exhaust clamp/join becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,873 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,873 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 38,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,360 miles

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

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 KLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLC, 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 KLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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