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AJ52 KAE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,485 mi
Last recorded56,485 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,485 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,247 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,247 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 33,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,828 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,123 miles

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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 27 Jan 2011 28,910 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,841 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,716 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,217 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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AJ52 KAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ52 KAE, 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 AJ52 KAE registered?

AJ52 KAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AJ52 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 KAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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