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AD52 WAO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,347 miles

Brake fluid could do with a change.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses corroded to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers rusting on casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Rust pocket developing around the wheel arches.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Severely worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid could do with a change.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses corroded to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers rusting on casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Rust pocket developing around the wheel arches.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 104,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,401 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

general under body corrosion

plastic side skirts fitted unable to inspect outer sils for corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 99,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

general under body corrosion

plastic side skirts fitted unable to inspect outer sils for corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 94,357 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 89,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 84,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 84,990 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 80,405 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 80,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 75,617 miles

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 20 May 2011 70,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 65,766 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)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,446 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,376 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,154 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 34,154 miles

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

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

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 WAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD52 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

AD52 WAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is AD52 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 WAO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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