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EA53 DYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near front sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,871 miles

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

o/s/f suspension top mount play

Fail 25 Jul 2016 123,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f suspension top mount play

Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,356 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE/GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL AND IS ALSO ON LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUGGEST CLEANING CONTAMINATED AREAS TO STOP SPREAD TO BRAKE COMPONENTS

Fail 3 Jul 2015 115,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE/GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL AND IS ALSO ON LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUGGEST CLEANING CONTAMINATED AREAS TO STOP SPREAD TO BRAKE COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,457 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,329 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges, needs attention. exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,554 miles

drivers door mirror glass is cracked and backing cover missing

Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers door mirror glass is cracked and backing cover missing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,261 miles

drivers door mirror backing cover is missing

drivers door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,595 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 DYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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