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EA52 MZE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

178,659 mi
Last recorded178,659 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 MZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 178,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 175,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 170,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 166,756 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 162,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear BOX CORODED

Pass 28 Feb 2018 156,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 151,982 miles

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX AND THE REAR JOINT ARE RUSTY

Fail 7 Feb 2017 151,982 miles

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

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX AND THE REAR JOINT ARE RUSTY

Pass 15 Feb 2016 145,967 miles

THE JOINT AT THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST IS VERY RUSTY BOTH SIDES

Fail 15 Feb 2016 145,967 miles

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

THE JOINT AT THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST IS VERY RUSTY BOTH SIDES

Pass 12 Feb 2015 136,654 miles

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THERE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING OFF THE UNDER TRAY

Fail 9 Feb 2015 136,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THERE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING OFF THE UNDER TRAY

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,040 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 130,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,772 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 121,743 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 113,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,808 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,225 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 72,225 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 MZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

EA52 MZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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