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AX52 MBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,144 mi
Last recorded211,144 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 211,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUT OF SHAPE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 211,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL EDGE ADJACENT TOO REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUT OF SHAPE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 209,857 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 209,855 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 22 Mar 2017 209,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 205,812 miles

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

both rear coil springs have corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 204,097 miles

eml light on

both front top shock mounts have lift

heat shield insecure above rear silencer

nsr tyre going out of shape inside edge

os beam pattern poor

os wiper blade split

osf side light dim

osr tyre perished and cracking between tread

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2015 204,040 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front top shock mounts have lift

eml light on

heat shield insecure above rear silencer

nsr tyre going out of shape inside edge

os beam pattern poor

os wiper blade split

osf side light dim

osr tyre perished and cracking between tread

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 201,477 miles

both front top shock mounts worn

eml light on

ns outer door handle stiff

nsf tyre low outside edge

nsr tyre going out of shape inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 201,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front top shock mounts worn

eml light on

ns outer door handle stiff

nsf tyre low outer edge and cracking between tread

nsr tyre going out of shape inside edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 198,880 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 198,879 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 194,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 194,545 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front strut top mountings slightly siezed and rough on lock to lock

engine management light on

front discs worn thin

n/s wing mirror cover missing

o/s door check strap broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

stone chips to screen

Pass 7 Feb 2011 171,037 miles

o/s/r tyre just above limit

Fail 25 Jan 2011 170,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre just above limit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 149,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

stone chip in zone "b" of windscreen also scratched in sweep on o/s

Fail 24 Feb 2010 149,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

stone chip in zone "b" of windscreen also scratched in sweep on o/s

Pass 13 Feb 2009 126,998 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 126,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 104,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 79,721 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 79,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 63,552 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 MBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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