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EA53 KTL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,760 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 100,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,172 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 96,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,002 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,022 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 76,022 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,888 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 61,888 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 52,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,676 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 46,676 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 43,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 42,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,727 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,517 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 33,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,957 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 22,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 19,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 13,880 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 KTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

EA53 KTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EA53 KTL shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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