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AD52 EYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 141,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 129,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 129,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 122,107 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 122,107 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 93,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,761 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,597 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,734 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 53,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,229 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 44,229 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,067 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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AD52 EYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AD52 EYP, 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 AD52 EYP registered?

AD52 EYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 February 2003.

Is AD52 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 EYP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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