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AX52 FSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

245,287 mi
Last recorded245,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 245,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 231,015 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both NSF and OSF (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both NSF and OSF (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak under trays also fitted ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 231,015 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both NSF and OSF (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both NSF and OSF (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak under trays also fitted ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 207,878 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 196,380 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 184,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 184,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 173,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust corroded 1st skin

Fail 18 Dec 2013 173,286 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust corroded 1st skin

Pass 21 Dec 2012 161,255 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 161,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 147,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,197 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 117,316 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,434 miles

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

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

front no. plate sticker starting to peel off

rear no. plate sticker starting to peel off

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,297 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 51,297 miles

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

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 FSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

AX52 FSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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