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EA52 XSC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,053 mi
Last recorded137,053 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 XSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 137,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 137,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 129,370 miles

Oil leak

Tracking required if has not recently been done.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 129,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Tracking required if has not recently been done.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 121,809 miles

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

front no plate cracked.

nearside front road wheel damaged outer rim.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre has nail in outer tread.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 112,838 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 112,838 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 105,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 99,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 93,810 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 86,112 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 86,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2006 65,082 miles

near side front tyre close to limit of 1.6 mm

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 XSC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

EA52 XSC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is EA52 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 XSC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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