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EA03 ZXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,387 mi
Last recorded104,387 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 104,387 miles

emissions close to limit and slight misfire

exhaust poor middle and rear sections

hanbrake efficiency close to limit 18%

most brake pipes deteriorating

n/s/r brake slightly noisy

o/s headlamp poor output

o/s/r brake performance low

Fail 10 May 2014 104,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions close to limit and slight misfire

exhaust poor middle and rear sections

hanbrake efficiency close to limit 18%

most brake pipes deteriorating

n/s/r brake slightly noisy

o/s headlamp poor output

o/s/r brake performance low

Pass 15 May 2013 98,746 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre tread and wearing low

o/s handbrake performance down slightly and cable deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2012 92,097 miles

brake imbalance close to limits

engine light on

n/s/r brake has some fluctuation

some metal brake pipes corroding

vihicle has intermiatate missfire

Fail 16 May 2012 92,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on

n/s/r brake has some fluctuation

some metal brake pipes corroding

vihicle has intermiatate missfire

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,865 miles

O/S/F TYRE @ LEGAL LIMIT AND SHOULD BE CHANGED ASAP

slight movement in n/s head lamp

Fail 4 Apr 2011 80,865 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE @ LEGAL LIMIT AND SHOULD BE CHANGED ASAP

slight movement in n/s head lamp

Pass 3 Apr 2010 72,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2009 65,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,367 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 ZXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

EA03 ZXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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