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AX52 FFG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,459 mi
Last recorded74,459 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,459 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,192 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,652 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,106 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full exhaust corroded advise replacement

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,800 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,663 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 59,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 49,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 37,587 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,672 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 FFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

AX52 FFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AX52 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FFG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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