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EA53 DZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,739 mi
Last recorded104,739 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 104,739 miles

Offside Front shocker weeping

both front drop links slight play

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 28 May 2025 102,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 102,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,573 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 98,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,199 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 81,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,259 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box mount broken.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box mount broken.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,648 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,330 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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EA53 DZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

EA53 DZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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