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AV52 ZPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,725 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 58,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,170 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management warning light on

front wiperblades poor

n/s headlamp mounting broken

n/s wing mirror glass smashed

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,608 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 37,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear no.plate deteriated

Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear no.plate deteriated

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 12,769 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 ZPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

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

Is AV52 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 ZPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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