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AJ52 WAA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,633 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 82,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mid to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 May 2016 77,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mid to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,530 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 27,360 miles

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

advise front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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 WAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

AJ52 WAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is AJ52 WAA safe to buy?

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