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EA53 AKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 AKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2012 50,260 miles

Brake pedal rubber perishing/wearing smooth

Engine management light on

Exhaust emissions print-out inoperative due to faulty printer....passed

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear seatbelt catch damage but still functioning

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,260 miles

Brake pedal rubber perishing/wearing smooth

Engine management light on

Exhaust emissions print-out inoperative due to faulty printer....passed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear seatbelt catch damage but still functioning

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,151 miles

EML light on

Fail 27 Aug 2011 47,143 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,502 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,678 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,526 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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EA53 AKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA53 AKJ, 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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EA53 AKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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