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EA53 MRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,174 miles

head lamp lenses discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2013 78,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

head lamp lenses discoloured

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,603 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,556 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,576 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on offside fronr metal brake pipe

slight wear and corrosion front brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2011 62,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on offside fronr metal brake pipe

slight wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,633 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,084 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 52,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,415 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,319 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 MRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRX, 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

How do I check the history of EA53 MRX?

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What year was EA53 MRX registered?

EA53 MRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EA53 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 MRX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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