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EA52 XSP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,597 mi
Last recorded149,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 149,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jul 2019 146,128 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 1 Aug 2018 141,038 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,256 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,339 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Scratch on n/s windscreen

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,128 miles

management lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

management lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,772 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 16,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 16,358 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 XSP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

EA52 XSP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EA52 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 XSP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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