CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA52 FZM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,101 mi
Last recorded52,101 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play offside top mount

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,211 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 42,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,236 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 39,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,277 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 35,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,569 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,888 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 30,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,097 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,457 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 27,451 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,595 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 25,595 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,458 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA52 FZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA52 FZM?

You can check the full history of CA52 FZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA52 FZM registered?

CA52 FZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is CA52 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 FZM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA52 FZM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA52 FZM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.