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EA53 KTX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,332 mi
Last recorded158,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 KTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 158,332 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,871 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2023 150,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2023 150,962 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,565 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 141,144 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 135,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,211 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 132,211 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 125,326 miles

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 3 Dec 2016 121,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 2 Jan 2016 116,648 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 108,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 97,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,689 miles

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 Dec 2011 79,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 62,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,712 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,201 miles

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 19 Oct 2007 19,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 15,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre close to limit only has 2mm tread on it

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,481 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit only has 2mm tread on it

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 KTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 KTX registered?

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

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