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EA53 DZP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,844 mi
Last recorded109,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 109,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 109,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,894 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,100 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 100,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,871 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,556 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 93,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,133 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2011 87,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,357 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,361 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,588 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 49,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 39,922 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,922 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 DZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DZP, 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 DZP registered?

EA53 DZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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