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AJ52 VZK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,032 mi
Last recorded91,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,032 miles

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,691 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,528 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2009 55,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,484 miles

hand brake performance only just passed on minimum reading of 16%

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,851 miles

N/S rear brakes have lower performance than o/s on both foot and parking brakes

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,661 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 26 Oct 2005 39,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VZK, 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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What year was AJ52 VZK registered?

AJ52 VZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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