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EA53 DKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,532 mi
Last recorded50,532 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,532 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes leading to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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 corroded - ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2020 46,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,750 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front McPherson Strut Pin or Bush Worn But Not Resulting in Excessive Movement Upper Mounting Has Slight Movement / Wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting has slight movement / wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,514 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,832 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 40,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,226 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,561 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,317 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,351 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,219 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 DKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DKJ, 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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What year was EA53 DKJ registered?

EA53 DKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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