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AJ52 UWO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,365 mi
Last recorded145,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 145,365 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner/outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 143,868 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front engine mount rubber separating/poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 25 Apr 2018 143,868 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front engine mount rubber separating/poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,152 miles

exhaust blowing at rear joint

ns / os headlamp pattern poor condition

play in osf top suspension mount when wheels free

steering rack weaping

various metal brake pipes corrosion (osr , both fr>rear)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,152 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure small cable in to drum broken on brake test (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust blowing at rear joint

ns / os headlamp pattern poor condition

play in osf top suspension mount when wheels free

steering rack weaping

various metal brake pipes corrosion (osr , both fr>rear)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 134,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s handbrake cable sticking

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

slight bind o/s/r brake

wipers slightly poor

Fail 25 Apr 2016 134,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to hose (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven o/s lag-29% (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s handbrake cable sticking

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

slight bind o/s/r brake

wipers slightly poor

Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 128,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,864 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,688 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,684 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,088 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 78,087 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,653 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 47,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 34,665 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 UWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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