MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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)
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
management lamp on
nearside rear tyre worn to limit
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
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)
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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