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AJ52 UCB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2019 81,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,082 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,065 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,737 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,660 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,331 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,349 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 UCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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