MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,942 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
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))
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)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear silencer in poor condition
Offside headlamp electric adjuster damaged
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Both in car headlamp adjusters not working
Both in car headlamp adjusters not working
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIORATING 185/65/15T
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DETERIORATING 185/65/15T
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EA53 JBY safe to buy?
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