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EA53 JBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,942 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 86,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,794 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 83,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes leading to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,964 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 77,964 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,098 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,869 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 46,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,012 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,048 miles

Offside headlamp electric adjuster damaged

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,981 miles

Both in car headlamp adjusters not working

Fail 7 Oct 2008 16,981 miles

Both in car headlamp adjusters not working

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 12,660 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIORATING 185/65/15T

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,660 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIORATING 185/65/15T

Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,993 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 JBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JBY, 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 JBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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