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AX52CBU
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
General Information
- Registration AX52CBU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
13 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 229,807 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease
- both rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion and sill covers fitted
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 217,483 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s park brake low reading
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 214,698 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025 13 Jun 202610 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,209 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023 13 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,392 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear silencer deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 178,784 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 178,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,612 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 165,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,046 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,825 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,921 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017 13 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 143,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,530 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,701 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,701 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,460 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,184 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 13 Jun 20261 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 115,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,772 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 13 Jun 20267 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,772 MI
13 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,507 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011 13 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 91,507 MI
13 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,814 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010 13 Jun 202618 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,833 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2009 13 Jun 202615 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,808 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,645 MI
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AX52CBU was registered on 2003-02-10
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