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EA03 OBX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 86,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,362 miles

Corrosion of brake pipe out to N/S/F flexi hose.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer flange joint to centre pipe badly corroded.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,204 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Warning light on dash staying on.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,203 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Warning light on dash staying on.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,865 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 67,336 miles

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

slight oil misting around n/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,223 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,893 miles

rear tyres out of shape

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 OBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

EA03 OBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 OBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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