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AY52 JKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,659 mi
Last recorded138,659 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 JKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,659 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,351 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 131,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,396 miles

nsf tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2013 123,396 miles

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

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

nsf tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 106,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 99,760 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,165 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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AY52 JKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY52 JKJ, 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 AY52 JKJ registered?

AY52 JKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AY52 JKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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