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EA53 MTJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,586 mi
Last recorded146,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 145,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 135,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 134,317 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 126,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 30 May 2014 126,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 May 2013 108,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 May 2012 90,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer perishing

Fail 30 May 2012 90,111 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,701 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,470 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,930 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 MTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MTJ, 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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EA53 MTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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