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AX52 LXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

178,399 mi
Last recorded178,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 178,399 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Seepage at N/S/F shock absorber.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 178,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Seepage at N/S/F shock absorber.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 167,710 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 167,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 156,408 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 156,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 149,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 13 May 2010 149,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 2 Feb 2010 148,744 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2009 139,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 127,905 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 127,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2007 96,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 96,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,950 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 LXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LXG, 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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AX52 LXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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