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AJ52 KCA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,125 mi
Last recorded100,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,125 miles

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2017 100,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,822 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,576 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,303 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,046 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,447 miles

Both front brake pipes look corroded but heavily greased so cannot fully inspect.

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,447 miles

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

Both front brake pipes look corroded but heavily greased so cannot fully inspect.

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,541 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine management light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 49,554 miles

Surface corrosion to some brake pipes. Exhaust tailbox deteriorating.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 42,915 miles

Exhaust system rusty. †OSF brake pipe going rusty. †Nearside of steering rack showing early signs of leakage. †

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,634 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AJ52 KCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 KCA, 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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AJ52 KCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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