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AX52 FSL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 67,105 miles

damage to body not sharp edges

rbt service brake efficiency 53 %

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2015 67,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

damage to body not sharp edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

front brake discs and pads worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,931 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,017 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 43,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,520 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,342 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 FSL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

AX52 FSL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AX52 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 FSL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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