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EA03 XBR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,894 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,514 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 78,514 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,281 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 76,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,430 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 66,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 63,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 57,618 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 57,600 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,544 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,944 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 25,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,679 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 XBR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 XBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA03 XBR?

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What year was EA03 XBR registered?

EA03 XBR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is EA03 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 XBR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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