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EA53 NFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,826 mi
Last recorded64,826 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,720 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,194 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 56,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,381 miles

rear exhaust is showing signs of deterioration

Fail 26 Sep 2011 32,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,090 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 NFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

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

Is EA53 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 NFE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA53 NFE have outstanding finance?

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