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AD52 WBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,391 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 73,384 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise exhaust in poor condition. advise replacement.

advise front to rear brake pipe corroded. advise replacement.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,158 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise brake pipe corroded! advise replacement!

advise exhaust at rear joint in poor condition!

Fail 6 Feb 2013 70,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,510 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise air bag fault warning lamp on!

advise battery insecure!

advise exhaust in poor condition!

advise offside rear brake pipe rusty!

advise offside rear tyre in poor condition!

Fail 2 Feb 2012 66,510 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise air bag fault warning lamp on!

advise battery insecure!

advise exhaust in poor condition!

advise offside rear brake pipe rusty!

advise offside rear tyre in poor condition!

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,940 miles

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

exhaust poor in condition and blowing

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust poor in condition and blowing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2009 46,901 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 46,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,498 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,498 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,402 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 31,399 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,634 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 WBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

AD52 WBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AD52 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 WBU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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