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EA53 NVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,477 mi
Last recorded63,477 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,170 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,571 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 60,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,113 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,593 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,742 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,322 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 NVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

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

Is EA53 NVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 NVP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA53 NVP have outstanding finance?

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