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AX52 LUO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,545 mi
Last recorded61,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 61,545 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 61,543 miles

All components under car are corroded as vehicle has been standing

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Both sides perished

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 61,541 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All components under car are corroded as vehicle has been standing

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Both sides perished

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 61,539 miles

slight noisy offsde

Fail 23 Jan 2016 61,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noisy offsde

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,507 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 14 Jan 2015 61,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,733 miles

Backbox to centre section joining flange corroded

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 57,728 miles

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

Backbox to centre section joining flange corroded

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,369 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 55,351 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,109 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

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

slight wiper score mark front windsceen o/s front upper

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,467 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,468 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,468 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,454 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,947 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 31,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 LUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

AX52 LUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AX52 LUO safe to buy?

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