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CA52 FZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,874 mi
Last recorded147,874 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 FZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 147,874 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2014 137,739 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 137,737 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 126,693 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 126,553 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 111,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 92,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2010 77,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,453 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 74,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,839 miles

front brake pads appear worn

offside rear tyre worn to 1.69 mm

Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,720 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 62,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front brake discs corroding slightly around the outer edges. front brake pads look low, but not able to fully inspect.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,002 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 FZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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