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AX52 CBF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,110 mi
Last recorded142,110 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 CBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,110 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn smooth on edges perished on shoulders 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder and sidewall slight perishing, and is 15 years old 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cheps in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Fail 6 Oct 2020 142,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside, polished lenses during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn smooth on edges perished on shoulders 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder and sidewall slight perishing, and is 15 years old 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake back plates are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cheps in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 132,627 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills and engine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 8 Apr 2019 132,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value limit is 1.60, actual is 1.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

plastic cover sills and engine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside wearing on outer edges 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front window has tinted film fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin is rusty

Rear offside and nearside tyres are perished and wearing unevenly on inner edges 195/60/15

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

engine undertray and plastic sill covers are fitted

inspection light is on

windscreen has a clear anti glare film fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside wearing on outer edges 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front window has tinted film fitted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin is rusty

Rear offside and nearside tyres are perished and wearing unevenly on inner edges 195/60/15

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

engine undertray and plastic sill covers are fitted

inspection light is on

windscreen has a clear anti glare film fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,127 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses are misty, polished during test (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly, feathering on inner edge

Nearside wiper is split

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is rusty

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Rear wiper blade is u/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray and plastic cover sills are fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 121,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses are misty, polished during test (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly, feathering on inner edge

Nearside wiper is split

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin is rusty

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Rear wiper blade is u/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray and plastic cover sills are fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,657 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge. nail in o/s/f tyre.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge. nail in o/s/f tyre.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,085 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,085 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,771 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2014 108,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both wiper blades are starting to split

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded in places (may need attention soon)

offside rear tyre is close to legal minimum (will need attention soon)

rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills

some stonechips in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges and getting close to legal minimum

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre has slight stonecut damage in places

sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills

slight oil dampness around top of engine area

Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,609 miles

Capping sills fitted preventing full inspection

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,560 miles

all side and rear windows have been tinted

nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes starting to split slightly

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre getting slightly low and worn on edges

sill covers fitted which restrict checking outer sill structure

slight stonecut damage to nearside rear tyre

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,299 miles

windows tinted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,021 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,174 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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AX52 CBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX52 CBF, 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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AX52 CBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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