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EA53 KTE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,229 mi
Last recorded146,229 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,229 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 141,067 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,400 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,845 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 131,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 126,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 126,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,591 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012
Fail 13 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front wiper blades have slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front wiper blades have slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,926 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,081 miles

N/S/F tyre outer tyre wall worn

N/S/R tyre has a cut on inside tyre wall but no exposed cords

Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre outer tyre wall worn

N/S/R tyre has a cut on inside tyre wall but no exposed cords

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,342 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 KTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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