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EA53 LFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,671 mi
Last recorded60,671 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,031 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,237 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,914 miles

Offside hand brake readings a little low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,739 miles

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

Oil Leak From Engine And Gear Box

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Tyres Started To Deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,735 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,391 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 35,389 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,741 miles

REAR BRAKES VERY NOISEY IN OPERATION

REAR EXHAUST BOX SEPERATING

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,223 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 LFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK registered?

EA53 LFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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