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AX52 OGY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,569 mi
Last recorded162,569 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 162,569 miles

Area around top of fuel tank Has signs of dampness, There are no visible signs of fuel leak at the time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-tray deteriorated at the time of test.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 162,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Area around top of fuel tank Has signs of dampness, There are no visible signs of fuel leak at the time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolent from radiator area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake near end of travel at time of test.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 152,865 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 152,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 147,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various areas of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle at time of test.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 147,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Various areas of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle at time of test.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 141,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 134,458 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 134,455 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,767 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 118,710 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 118,710 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 113,041 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 113,041 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 107,950 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 107,950 miles

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

Engine managment light displayed at time of test.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,286 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 103,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,492 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 95,492 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 90,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,097 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 86,097 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,138 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 82,138 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 72,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,141 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 55,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 OGY, 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 OGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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