MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
both rear coil springs corroded
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
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear coil springs have corrosion
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
o/s/r tyre just above limit
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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