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EA53 AMX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,986 mi
Last recorded48,986 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 AMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,986 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,988 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 38,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,019 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,820 miles

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 24,820 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,182 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,916 miles

deep in offside front tyre not expossing cords

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 AMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA53 AMX?

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What year was EA53 AMX registered?

EA53 AMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is EA53 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 AMX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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