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EA53 JDF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,112 mi
Last recorded126,112 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 126,112 miles

Rear Both rear tail gate struts for holding the gate are worn out. Need fixing URGENTLY

There is no light in the odometer, used torch to read mileage, need light fixing.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 126,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Both rear tail gate struts for holding the gate are worn out. Need fixing URGENTLY

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

There is no light in the odometer, used torch to read mileage, need light fixing.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 117,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 105,880 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust box, bracket deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 105,880 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box, bracket deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,001 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 91,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,862 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,303 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,842 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 53,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,544 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 JDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

EA53 JDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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