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EA53 LFV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,469 mi
Last recorded73,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 67,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 67,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,834 miles

Front bumper adrift

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear ehaust box in very poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,834 miles

Front bumper adrift

Oil leak

Rear ehaust box in very poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2011 56,863 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,243 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)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 50,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,262 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK SUMP AREA

Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,262 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK SUMP AREA

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,605 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 28,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 LFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

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

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