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AX52 CCJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,679 mi
Last recorded107,679 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 CCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,679 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,677 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,802 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 102,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,347 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside rear outer sill corroding.

Rear coil springs corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,342 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroding.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside rear outer sill corroding.

Rear coil springs corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,956 miles

Front brake disc corroding

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 86,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,094 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

long footbrake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,698 miles

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

Nerside headlight on lowest setting

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,625 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 16 Oct 2007 56,157 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

oil level low

sill covers + undertray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,703 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,575 miles

1.n/s outer sill cover missing.

2.under tray fitted.

3.o/s mirror case broken.

4.front no plate cracked @ screw fixing.

Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,575 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.coolant low

2.n/s outer sill cover missing

3.undertray fitted.

4.o/s mirror case broken

5.o/s washer jet blocked

6.front no plate cracked

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 CCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CCJ, 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 CCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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