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AV52 EBP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 EBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,444 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2024 79,403 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nill (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre has a poor repairer.

Pass 14 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,494 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,184 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,810 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,914 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,242 miles

both front tyres worn low

front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,085 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 13,506 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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AV52 EBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AV52 EBP, 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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AV52 EBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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