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AJ52 VZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,946 mi
Last recorded75,946 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,946 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and weak

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 18 Nov 2014 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and weak

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,395 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded and greased

exhaust centre and rear silencers poor

front seatbelts slow to retract

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 6 Dec 2013 73,395 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes corroded and greased

engine oil leak possiable headgasket

exhaust centre and rear silencers poor

front seatbelts slow to retract

front wipers slow to clear

headlight beam patterns poor

o/s/r tyre perished

oil staining on block and gearbox

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,783 miles

INSP indicator is on,

both front brake pipes are corroding,

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge,

rear silencer outer skin is corroded away,

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

INSP indicator is on,

both front brake pipes are corroding,

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge,

rear silencer outer skin is corroded away,

rivet in nearside front tyre,

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,355 miles

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

Front seat belts slow to return.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 67,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front seat belts slow to return.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,743 miles

both front brakes slightly fluctuating

both rear brakes noisey upon application

exhaust silencer skins corroded

front brake disks poor

n/s/f headlight pattern poor

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre perishing and worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer joints poor

staining near head gasket area

Fail 30 Dec 2010 64,743 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar linkage gaitors adrift

both front brakes slightly fluctuating

both rear brakes noisey upon application

both rear tyres low tread

both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

exhaust silencer skins corroded

front brake disks poor

n/s/f headlight pattern poor

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer joints poor

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

staining near head gasket area

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,995 miles

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

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

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

all tyres have age related cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2009 53,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

all tyres have age related cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,470 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,466 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,112 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,694 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking.

Steering fluid dampness around N/S steering rack gaiter.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 35,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Oil dampness around N/S steering rack gaiter.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking.

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 VZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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