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EA53 KUK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,329 mi
Last recorded73,329 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,329 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,370 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 65,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2016 52,347 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,468 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge close to ply,cords

Fail 24 Jun 2015 47,468 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge close to ply,cords

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,613 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,329 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2012 39,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,794 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,745 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,741 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 KUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK registered?

EA53 KUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is EA53 KUK safe to buy?

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