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CA52 USV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,386 mi
Last recorded68,386 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,386 miles

Damage to nearside rear not affecting test

Wiper park intermittent

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r slight rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 185/65/15

Fail 13 Mar 2019 65,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r slight rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 185/65/15

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,511 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated and cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping and perished in tread 185/65/15

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping and perished in tread 185/65/15

Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,699 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping and perished in tread 185/65/15

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping and perished in tread 185/65/15

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,010 miles

n/s/r //o/s/r tyres perished and stepping in tread 185/65/15

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing 185/65/15 /t

o/s/ wiper blade split

os wiper poor clearing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing 185/65/15 /t

o/s/ wiper blade split

os wiper poor clearing

Fail 8 Mar 2013 24,861 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,861 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,624 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,624 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,177 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,330 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 USV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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