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AD52 BCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,366 mi
Last recorded109,366 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,366 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes generally corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load sensing valve to rear flexi covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexi to drums on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,366 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded From the load sensing valve to the rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes generally corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load sensing valve to rear flexi covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexi to drums on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 103,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 95,789 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 95,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,767 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 90,767 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,489 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s headlamp output reduced

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,049 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres oerishing to sidewalls 3.0 MM

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres oerishing to sidewalls 3.0 MM

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,961 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,830 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,279 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,751 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 12,859 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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AD52 BCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD52 BCV, 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 AD52 BCV registered?

AD52 BCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is AD52 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 BCV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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