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CA52 FZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,703 mi
Last recorded84,703 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 FZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,703 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,663 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 77,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,443 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,141 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,401 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,966 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 72,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,267 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,776 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,126 miles

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 20 Feb 2006 32,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,075 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 FZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

CA52 FZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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The MOT history for CA52 FZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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