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AJ52 KAK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016
Pass 22 Aug 2015 120,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 120,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,277 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 115,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,771 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,932 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers not totally effective clearing screen

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,484 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 KAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAK, 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 KAK registered?

AJ52 KAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is AJ52 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 KAK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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