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AV52 FXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,890 mi
Last recorded175,890 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 175,890 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 175,890 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 167,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 160,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 155,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

battery loose

corrosion on coil springs

nearside rear & offside front tyres close to limits

various brake pipes & brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2018 155,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

battery loose

corrosion on coil springs

nearside rear & offside front tyres close to limits

various brake pipes & brake hose ferrules corroded

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 150,022 miles

exhaust corroded & leaking

rear coil springs corroded

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Pass 13 Dec 2016 139,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 119,901 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,274 miles

Clean and adjust rear brake/handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,590 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

aircon rad broken

Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,006 miles

Outer laminate of front No plate missing †-----surface sticky and grubby. readable at presen t

Fail 5 Dec 2006 48,959 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005

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 FXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

AV52 FXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is AV52 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 FXM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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