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AV52 FZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,559 mi
Last recorded124,559 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,559 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both h/lamps (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 124,479 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both h/lamps (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,982 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated rattles internally

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2016 116,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure move up and down (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure move up and down (1.7.3)

Centre exhaust deteriorated rattles internally

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,449 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front flexy brake hose ferrule rusted

offside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,315 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

number plate insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,369 miles

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

number plate insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,887 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 FZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

AV52 FZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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