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EA52 MKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,121 mi
Last recorded103,121 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 MKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise slight rubbing noise heard at the n/s front wheel

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,451 miles

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

Front Oil leak of engine. ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior. (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened worn on edges. (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,560 miles

Front Oil leak pulley area. ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in side wall.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Middle and rear exhaust deteriorated,almost to excess

Fail 4 Sep 2013 59,370 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Middle and rear exhaust deteriorated,almost to excess

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,294 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,298 miles

Offside and nearside front wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,732 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,474 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,882 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,882 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,923 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 32,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,912 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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EA52 MKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 EA52 MKJ, 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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EA52 MKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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