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EA53 KTV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,665 mi
Last recorded38,665 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,665 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 38,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,528 miles

BACKBOX CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,245 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,588 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking up accross tread.

both rear tyres cracking up slightly accross tread.

engine light on.

exhaust backbox getting in poor condition.

plastic sill covers fitted.

some brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 17,588 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking up accross tread.

both rear tyres cracking up slightly accross tread.

engine light on.

exhaust backbox getting in poor condition.

plastic sill covers fitted.

some brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 15,942 miles

exhaust back box getting rusty

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,274 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUSTING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,354 miles

exhaust back box getting rusty

o/s/f brake hose ferrule getting rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,430 miles

exhaust back box getting rusty

front brake pads may be getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 12,290 miles

Imbalance on rear breaks (37%)

Plastic sil covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2007 12,290 miles

Imbalance on rear breaks (37%)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sil covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 17 Oct 2006 10,053 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 KTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KTV, 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 KTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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