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CA52 AXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,567 mi
Last recorded68,567 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,567 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

unable to open boot

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,932 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,108 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,885 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Large nail/bolt innearside front tyre

Large screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,638 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 27,972 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,742 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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CA52 AXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA52 AXM, 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 CA52 AXM registered?

CA52 AXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is CA52 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 AXM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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