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EA53 AKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,196 mi
Last recorded141,196 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2022 141,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2021 133,982 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 133,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 120,189 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 120,189 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 110,343 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 110,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,898 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,885 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,751 miles

front inner discs worn.rear exhaust corroded.nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,840 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,726 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,548 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 67,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,145 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 AKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AKN, 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 AKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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