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BD52 CDY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 151,383 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 145,913 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 139,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 129,256 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 123,186 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 123,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,073 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

chips in windscreen

exhaust deteriated

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,073 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chips in windscreen

exhaust deteriated

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Dec 2010 108,602 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust deteriated

load comp slightly stiff

Pass 29 Dec 2009 103,708 miles

exhaust deteriated

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 29 Dec 2009 103,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust deteriated

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 21 Nov 2008 96,997 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 96,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 89,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,288 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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BD52 CDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD52 CDY, 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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BD52 CDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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