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CA52 AYZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,316 mi
Last recorded64,316 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,316 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 64,316 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,495 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Slight damage offside mirror glass

Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,495 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Slight damage offside mirror glass

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,139 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

plastic sill covers

Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from gearbox

plastic sill covers

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front discs slight lip

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front discs slight lip

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,699 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 24,514 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight wear brake discs

Pass 22 May 2010 24,514 miles

exhaust corroded

slight wear brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,336 miles

nail in tyre

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 AYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA52 AYZ, 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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CA52 AYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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