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EA53 OLK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,896 mi
Last recorded220,896 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 220,896 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 209,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 199,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 153,792 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,922 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,259 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 101,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 100,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,220 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 74,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,978 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 19,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,582 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 OLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

EA53 OLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is EA53 OLK safe to buy?

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