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AJ52 KDV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 126,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,378 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,347 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 101,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,797 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 86,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,647 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 72,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,344 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 KDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ52 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

AJ52 KDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AJ52 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 KDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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