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EA53 OFH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,914 mi
Last recorded153,914 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 153,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,355 miles

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake disc lips corroded but not affecting performance (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,789 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine light

Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corrodede, but functioning as intended

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 14 Nov 2014 112,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corrodede, but functioning as intended

Rear wiper blade u/s

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both wipers starting to split clears screen ok at time of test

exhaust deteriorated ok at time of test

Fail 23 May 2012 104,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both wipers starting to split clears screen ok at time of test

exhaust deteriorated ok at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills covered with trim unable to examine

front disc slightly corroided not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,203 miles

sills covered with trim unable to check

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,155 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,627 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 54,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OFH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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