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EA53 OAP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,323 mi
Last recorded108,323 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2014 102,202 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 102,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,864 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,859 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,026 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,026 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,044 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 81,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,415 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 OAP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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