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AG52 CXX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,896 mi
Last recorded165,896 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 CXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 165,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 163,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 160,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,515 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 155,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 153,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 151,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 146,627 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 144,114 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,094 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertray.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 138,094 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertray.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 137,303 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 137,303 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 135,106 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 135,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 128,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 117,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,637 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 90,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 90,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,233 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,541 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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AG52 CXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AG52 CXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG52 CXX registered?

AG52 CXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is AG52 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 CXX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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