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BD52 OPB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,505 mi
Last recorded79,505 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,505 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,628 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 77,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail o/s n/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

font shockers slight lift

Fail 31 Aug 2022 77,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail o/s n/s rears (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

font shockers slight lift

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,327 miles

corrosion front and rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,949 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 68,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,046 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,046 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 57,084 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,375 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 55,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,057 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,068 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 42,068 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,987 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,834 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 18,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 10,815 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 OPB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OPB, 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 BD52 OPB registered?

BD52 OPB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BD52 OPB shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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