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AE52 XRN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 83,703 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full belt inspection

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

Front brake disc pitted and scored

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full belt inspection

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

Front brake disc pitted and scored

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded at joint middle and rear

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

Front brake disc pitted and score inner side

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 53,949 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded at joint middle and rear

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

Front brake disc pitted and score inner side

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 47,106 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,021 miles

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

rear (both) tyres perished

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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AE52 XRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AE52 XRN, 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 AE52 XRN registered?

AE52 XRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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