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EA53 AKZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 AKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,345 miles

front tyre treads low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,092 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 AKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AKZ, 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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How do I check the history of EA53 AKZ?

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What year was EA53 AKZ registered?

EA53 AKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EA53 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 AKZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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