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AJ52 UFV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,280 mi
Last recorded157,280 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 157,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 157,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes ;grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear; corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres; both seriously worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front disc inner faces in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 148,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front disc inner faces in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 145,157 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 145,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 143,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 143,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 141,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,819 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 138,819 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,126 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 121,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 111,970 miles

exhaust rusted and corroded but not leaking

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,067 miles

front discs (inner side)corroded and worn.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 103,067 miles

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

front discs (inner side)corroded and worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,890 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 77,890 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,236 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,236 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,861 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 UFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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