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CA52 DXV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,110 mi
Last recorded168,110 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 DXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 168,110 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 168,110 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 157,216 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 157,216 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 143,588 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 143,673 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,849 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front gearbox mount deteriated

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 20 Nov 2012 129,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front gearbox mount deteriated

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Nov 2011 117,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 105,793 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,907 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 DXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

CA52 DXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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