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EA52 MXE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,338 mi
Last recorded128,338 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 MXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 128,338 miles

Nearside cv gaitor starting to leak grease

Offside front inner disc surface badly corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Some rear brake pipes pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 128,187 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside cv gaitor starting to leak grease

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges (advise replacement) (185/65/15)

Offside front inner disc surface badly corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Some rear brake pipes pitted

Pass 31 May 2012 118,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 109,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,508 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,016 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)

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,595 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 61,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,970 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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EA52 MXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA52 MXE registered?

EA52 MXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is EA52 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 MXE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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