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EA53 LGJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,461 mi
Last recorded72,461 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 72,453 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 72,271 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 72,271 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 70,200 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 69,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,087 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 66,794 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2015 66,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 64,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,565 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 62,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,391 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,960 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,823 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,823 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,181 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 LGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

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

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