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BD52 OPS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,032 mi
Last recorded42,032 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OPS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 42,032 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,460 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box has a hole next to outlet tip (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 40,883 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 40,325 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Getting close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight or mostly surface corrosion on the lower suspension parts, including the NSR coil spring.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,806 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 39,806 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,214 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF tyre cracking on outer edge and on outer side wall, and in the inner primary groove! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 39,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF tyre cracking on outer edge and on outer side wall, and in the inner primary groove! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,749 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 38,749 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn NSF&OSF top mount bush has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,668 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,921 miles

N\S\R tyre perishing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,499 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,376 miles

both rear axel beam bushes slightly pershied.

both rear tyres pershied.

power steering damp

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,758 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,953 miles

front number plate slighlty damaged,

n.s steering rack,weeping

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,817 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,140 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 OPS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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