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AV52 FZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,286 mi
Last recorded61,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,286 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 61,286 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,376 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 50,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,282 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,541 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,099 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 27,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,685 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,346 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 FZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV52 FZX?

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What year was AV52 FZX registered?

AV52 FZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AV52 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 FZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV52 FZX have outstanding finance?

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