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AX52 CCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,883 mi
Last recorded92,883 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 CCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,883 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,621 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

headlights starting to go cloudy affecting beam pattern slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlights starting to go cloudy affecting beam pattern slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,275 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 73,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,516 miles

3 hub caps missing gear box oil leaks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clamp on rear silencer badly rusted and box rusting

engine oil level close to min

rear tyres worn close to wear bands

stone chip in screen zone /A/ JUST IN SPEC

Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

3 hub caps missing gear box oil leaks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clamp on rear silencer badly rusted and box rusting

engine oil level close to min

rear tyres worn close to wear bands

stone chip in screen zone /A/ JUST IN SPEC

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,864 miles

3 hub caps missing rear silencer rusting bad and rattle in side suspect baffle n/s/r shock absorber leaking slight play in o/s/f drop link

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,374 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,374 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,922 miles

n/s/r brake light worked with lite tap head lamp patterns just in spec slight play in n/s top mount exhaust rusting rear silencer

Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,725 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,229 miles

exhaust rusting rear end no blows

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,943 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 CCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX52 CCO, 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 AX52 CCO registered?

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

Is AX52 CCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 CCO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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