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EA53 OLU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,696 mi
Last recorded78,696 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 78,696 miles

Spare tyre defective

eml LIGHT ON

Pass 22 May 2013 72,280 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 20 May 2013 72,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB DETERIORATING

Pass 11 May 2012 63,494 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2011 47,938 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 47,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 40,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 May 2010 40,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 32,497 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 32,497 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,131 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 24,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,420 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 OLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

EA53 OLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EA53 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 OLU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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