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EA03 YRP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,845 mi
Last recorded132,845 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 132,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm 185/65 x 15 88 h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 132,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm 185/65 x 15 88 h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 May 2018 124,853 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 124,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 121,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 120,034 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 9 May 2016 120,034 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 11 May 2015 116,673 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

Pass 7 May 2014 111,527 miles

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.

Fail 6 May 2014 111,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 107,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2012 93,267 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 93,267 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 77,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,125 miles

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

rear tyres stepping on inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,200 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 YRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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