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EA52 ADO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,791 mi
Last recorded166,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ADO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 166,791 miles

Offside Rear low effort

Pass 17 Jan 2024 157,702 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 157,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 150,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 143,620 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 143,600 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 138,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 134,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,495 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished.

Nearside rear shock absorber weak.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front perished.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished.

Nearside rear shock absorber weak.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front perished.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight weap from steering rack gaiter(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,433 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,283 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 106,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,912 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,912 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 83,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,478 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 49,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 36,642 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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EA52 ADO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EA52 ADO, 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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EA52 ADO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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