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EA53 MTV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,540 mi
Last recorded146,540 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 146,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 146,540 miles

Rear Emissions not tested silencer major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 112,965 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,648 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,433 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2015 82,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,696 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,131 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Reae Box Badly Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,865 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 MTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

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

Is EA53 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 MTV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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