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BD52 PVO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,617 mi
Last recorded102,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,617 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 94,219 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,123 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,490 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 85,490 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 75,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 63,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,163 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,316 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 39,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BD52 PVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 PVO registered?

BD52 PVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is BD52 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 PVO shows 27 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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