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AV52 EOY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,510 mi
Last recorded123,510 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 EOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 123,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 121,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 116,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 116,508 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,807 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,968 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,163 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,077 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,544 miles

both front and rear wiper rubbers split

rear silencer to middle silencer joint very corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front and rear wiper rubbers split

rear silencer to middle silencer joint very corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,951 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,427 miles

rear silencer heat shield and clamp slighty corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,315 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,262 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 EOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOY, 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 AV52 EOY registered?

AV52 EOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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