MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front suspension top mount play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front suspension top mount play strong
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
car also over heated on the ramp
Nearside Front play in suspension top mounting
Offside Front play in suspension top mounting
Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Play in top mount
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Play in top mount
exhaust Heat shield insecure (back box)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic side sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
damage to offside bodywork
exhaust system corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
damage to offside bodywork
exhaust system corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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BD52 OPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OPA, 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 OPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.
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