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CA52 LHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,553 mi
Last recorded180,553 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 180,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 160,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 160,321 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 133,414 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 133,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2009 106,448 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both front tyres close to legal limit

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Fail 18 Nov 2009 106,448 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both front tyres close to legal limit

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,062 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,673 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 LHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

CA52 LHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is CA52 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 LHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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