MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
centre exhaust mounts perished
front exhaust flexi corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
The rear exhaust box outer skin (1 of 2 two layers) is very corroded
the wind screen has small stone chips in both near side and offside areas
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion at rear exhaust joint
offside rear tyre starting to loose shape
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 VKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AO52 VKB, 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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AO52 VKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.
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