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AJ52 VCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,584 mi
Last recorded110,584 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 103,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 103,519 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,830 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also edging on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also edging on inside. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 10 May 2018 95,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also edging on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also edging on inside. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 11 May 2017 88,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 88,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking properly (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 81,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 81,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 75,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,859 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables starting to stiffen up

Pass 15 May 2013 59,753 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 59,752 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,271 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 49,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 35,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,063 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 VCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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