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EA52 MXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 MXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 138,692 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 138,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 124,675 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 124,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 123,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front optional position lamps different colour.

slight rear brake judder.

xenon conversion headlamps fitted, slight blue tint emitted as normall xenon bulbs do.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 118,293 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

parts missing/loose on parking brake lever

rear lights can only be viewed effctively when directly behind vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2007 104,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,443 miles

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

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 MXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EA52 MXF, 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 EA52 MXF registered?

EA52 MXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is EA52 MXF safe to buy?

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