MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All coil springs corroded
Front suspension weak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear chassis rails corroded
Rear exhaust box right hand rubber splitting
Rear shock absorber casings corroded
Suspect diesel leak as on under tray
Tow bar heavily corroded
Unable to check all rear seat belts as seats folded down
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OS headlamp aim at the lower limit, manual adjuster faulty
OS wiper blade split, but still effectively clears the screen
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OS headlamp aim at the lower limit, manual adjuster faulty
OS wiper blade split, but still effectively clears the screen
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust corrosion
slight oil /fuel leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light n/w (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust corrosion
slight oil /fuel leak
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)
Rear exhaust deteriorated and also chaffing slightly on tow bar at mount
child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelts in rear
oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust deteriorated and also chaffing slightly on tow bar at mount
child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelts in rear
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Recommend handbrake be checked & adjusted
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Recommend handbrake be checked & adjusted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on inner surface
rear axle bushes worn
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on inner surface
rear axle bushes worn
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advise n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advise n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
off side rear tyre deteriorating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
off side rear tyre deteriorating
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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EA52 MXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MXS, 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 MXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.
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