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AK52 VMW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,085 mi
Last recorded156,085 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 156,085 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 147,292 miles

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

Light corrosion on exhaust centre/rear section

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

Near side front inner brake pipe corroded

Timing belt?

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 137,176 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and void of tread

timing belt??

Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,645 miles

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

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

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

slight wheel bearing noise from front of vehicle

timing belt??

Pass 21 Jan 2013 115,481 miles

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

exhaust centre to rear joint heavily corroded

timing belt??

Fail 21 Jan 2013 115,480 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre to rear joint heavily corroded

timing belt??

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,682 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded at joint to rear section

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminating

offside front tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread

timing belt??

Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,851 miles

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

exhaust centre section corroded at joint to rear section

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

timing belt??

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,469 miles

wipers dont park automaticly

Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,663 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust centre section at flange

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 68,911 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,290 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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AK52 VMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK52 VMW, 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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AK52 VMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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