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EA53 JDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 51,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 49,213 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES SMEAR. (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,374 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,462 miles

Both front tyres have wear on outer tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 18,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,894 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 14,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,763 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 JDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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