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EA03 XBE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,876 mi
Last recorded104,876 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,876 miles

Oil leak ()

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre / rear join (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 14 May 2016 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 93,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,217 miles

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

offside wiper poor

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper poor

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,031 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

off side rear tyre sidewall splitting & perished

rear exhaust box & centre silencer rusted & corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 70,978 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 70,978 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 60,963 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 60,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perishing/cracking around the sidewalls and tread no ply or cords were showing at the time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007

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

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

odometer non function

Pass 2 May 2006 29,505 miles

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

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 XBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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